The State Health Systems Resource Centre Kerala (SHSRC-K) conducted a sensitization training and workshop for the health team of Wayanad district, including medical officers, mid-level supervisors, and Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) staff. The primary goal of the workshop was to facilitate the successful implementation of the ICMR research project CONVERTECH-HWCs in Wayanad.

The four-day sensitization program was divided into two sessions: one for block-level officials and another for district-level officials. The workshops were led by Dr. V. Jithesh, Executive Director of SHSRC-K, who introduced the ICMR CONVERTECH-HWCs project and guided discussions on finalizing the proposed implementation model. The sensitization training sessions were conducted at District Hospital Mananthavady, District Training Centre Thariyode, and the Palliative Hall of Taluk Headquarters Hospital, Sulthan Bathery. Participants were grouped by block-level health facilities, including sub-centres and HWCs, by conducting in six training sessions. Meanwhile, the sensitization workshop for district officials and medical officers took place at the District Training Centre, Thariyode. Wayanad District Medical Officer Dr. P. Dinesh, Deputy DMO Dr. Priya Senan, added their views about the project and listen the suggestions from the participants about the projects.

These workshops and training sessions played a crucial role in strengthening awareness and preparedness for the CONVERTECH-HWCs implementation in Wayanad.