Indian Red Cross Society
Kallakurichi District
29-10-2026
Kallakurichi
Workshop
Mass Casualty Triage Training by Indian Red Cross Society, Kallakurichi
Date: 29 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: 6th Floor Seminar Hall, New Building, Government Medical College, Siruvangur, Kallakurichi
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Kallakurichi District Branch, organised a mass casualty triage training programme titled "How to Perform Triage During a Mass Casualty Incident" on 29 October 2026 at the Government Medical College, Siruvangur.
Around 100 participants attended the session, including Youth Red Cross (YRC) students of Government Medical College, Kallakurichi, hospital staff, security personnel and members of various NGOs.
Session Led by Dr S Ponnarasu
The training was conducted by Dr S Ponnarasu, MBBS, MD, District Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Kallakurichi District. The programme aimed to strengthen participants' knowledge and preparedness for responding to mass casualty incidents, disasters and other emergencies.
Key Topics Covered
The session focused on the essentials of emergency triage, including:
- Fundamental principles of mass casualty triage
- Rapid assessment of casualties
- Prioritising victims based on the severity of their injuries
- Identifying life-threatening conditions
- Effective coordination among emergency response teams
Dr Ponnarasu stressed the importance of timely decision-making, systematic casualty management and the best possible use of available resources when handling multiple victims.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Emergency Preparedness
The diverse mix of participants, from YRC students and hospital staff to security personnel and NGO members, highlighted the value of a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to disaster response. The programme also reinforced the vital role that trained volunteers and frontline workers play in supporting emergency services and saving lives during disasters.
Conclusion
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness, raising disaster-response awareness and building a community of trained responders who can assist during mass casualty situations.
The Indian Red Cross Society, Kallakurichi District Branch, remains dedicated to humanitarian service, disaster preparedness and capacity building through practical training and community engagement.
