Kabul: 25 ARCS Staff Members Receive Training on the Emergency Operations Center

Thursday, October 29, 2026

The Disaster Management Department of the ARCS, with financial support from the IFRC, conducted a one-day training workshop on the functions and responsibilities of the ARCS Emergency Operations Center.

The workshop was attended by 25 staff members from various ARCS departments. Participants received information on the center’s responsibilities, information management during disasters, coordination among relevant departments, and the organization of emergency operations.

Mawlawi Rohullah Abdul Salam, Under-Secretary General for Operational Affairs of the ARCS, said the Emergency Operations Center plays an important role in collecting information and assessing the situation during disasters. He added that the center also facilitates coordination among the Society’s departments and helps organize relief efforts.

He stated that accurate information sharing, coordination among staff members, and a clear understanding of responsibilities are essential for a rapid response to disasters.

Dr. Hossam Faysal, Head of the IFRC Delegation in Afghanistan, emphasized the need for disaster preparedness and rapid response. He said the ARCS should take timely action during disasters and strengthen coordination with relevant organizations.

Dr. Hossam Faysal also stated that the IFRC would continue its cooperation with the ARCS to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian services and strengthen disaster preparedness. 

Mawlawi Mahmood-ul-Haq Ahadi, Head of the ARCS Disaster Management Department, said that all departments of the Society must fulfill their responsibilities on time and actively contribute to organizing and managing emergency response efforts to ensure an effective response to disasters.