Cruz Roja Guatemalteca and the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (USAC) have formalized a new partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The agreement sets out plans for both institutions to work together on academic, humanitarian, and scientific activities.
According to representatives from both organizations, this collaboration is intended to strengthen capabilities in several key areas such as health promotion, risk and disaster management, and emergency medical training. The aim is to combine resources and expertise to improve social welfare in Guatemala and enhance responses to health emergencies.
The memorandum outlines joint efforts that include developing programs focused on public health improvement, implementing initiatives for disaster risk management, and providing specialized training in first aid and emergency care. These efforts are designed to benefit healthcare professionals as well as the broader community.
Both Cruz Roja Guatemalteca and USAC’s Faculty of Medical Sciences emphasized their shared commitment to advancing social wellbeing in Guatemala. They expressed optimism that their joint initiatives will make a significant contribution to public health and safety.
"Both institutions share a strong commitment to improving social welfare in Guatemala. The alliance seeks not only to strengthen emergency response capacity but also promote academic and professional development in crucial areas for public health and safety," according to a statement from the organizations.
They encourage those interested in updates about projects resulting from this collaboration to follow their social media channels or visit their official websites for more information.
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