UNFPA Egypt, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, successfully delivered two rounds of training workshops on Secondary Trauma Recovery and Positive Coping for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) medical service providers. 

Held on October 27-28 and November 6-7 in Alexandria, the sessions included relevant scientific information, mental health and psychosocial care, art and yoga therapy. 

These varied methods were designed to provide comprehensive support and coping strategies for medical service providers, enabling them to handle secondary trauma effectively.

The workshops emphasized active participation and interaction from the attendees. 

UNFPA believes in the importance of supporting frontliners of GBV services as they are most likely to be affected by secondary trauma. Without the tools and techniques to cope effectively, they cannot provide quality services.

A pre- and post-training perceived stress analysis test conducted during the workshops revealed significant improvements in the mental and emotional status of the attendees. The findings underscore the effectiveness of the training in equipping medical service providers with the tools and resilience needed to manage secondary trauma and enhance their coping mechanisms.

UNFPA and the Ministry of Health and Population remain committed to supporting GBV medical service providers through continuous training and development programs. These efforts are crucial in fostering a supportive and responsive healthcare environment for survivors of gender-based violence.