ABOUT UNITED‘25

We are all witnesses to the growing frequency of disasters negatively impacting our communities. Their impact is often severe, resulting in loss of life, destruction of property and critical infrastructure, upheaval in economic and social activities, scarcity of essential resources, and enduring psychological tolls on survivors. Preparing for disasters is imperative, as it stands our best defense to save lives, expedite recovery, and mitigate the profound psychological repercussions that follow in the wake of such events.

Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, is organizing a One-Day Conference on Disaster Preparedness on November 5, 2025, as part of the preparatory academic activities for UNITED ’26. This event builds upon the success and collaborative spirit of UNITED ’24, continuing our commitment to advancing excellence in emergency and disaster response education. The conference will serve as a focused academic platform bringing together experts, learners, and officials to strengthen competencies in disaster readiness, ethical decision-making, inter-agency coordination, and psychosocial response.

Distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and panelists will lead interactive sessions designed to promote knowledge sharing and collective preparedness. The program is intended for faculty members, postgraduate trainees, MEM residents, MBBS students, and representatives from the district administration, fostering an integrated approach to disaster management. Join us as we collectively strive to enhance readiness, resilience, and coordinated action in times of crisis — carrying forward the vision of UNITED towards a safer and more prepared future.