‘Learn How to Save’ campaign benefits 2,500 people claims “Al-Shatti”
The Ministry of Health, represented by the Department of Medical Emergency, announced the conclusion of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) awareness campaign.
This campaign was held under the slogan “Learn How to Save” which was launched in conjunction with the month of October, that is dedicated in educating people about cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills and spreading the culture of first aid.
Moreover the campaign included a series of awareness events and activities, which were held in shopping malls such as; The Avenues, Boulevard, Promenade, Salil Al Jahra, and 360 Mall. It also consisted of several scientific courses and lectures that focused on the basics of first aid, and how to deal with cases of loss of consciousness.
The Director of the Medical Emergency Department, Dr. Ahmed Al-Shatti, explained that the campaign, which continued throughout the month of October, was held in the Avenues for three days, and two days in the Boulevard, Promenade and Sulail Al-Jahra, while the activities concluded with a day in the 360 Mall.
Active participation in this awareness campaign included about 2,500 people of different ages and nationalities, who not only benefited from it, but also learned the basics of first aid and how to deal with emergency situations.
Al-Shatti pointed out that this campaign comes within the framework of the ‘A Paramedic in Every Home’ project, from which more than 10,000 people from the targeted groups have benefited so far, with the aim of spreading awareness and encouraging the public to join first aid courses.
On a concluding note, Al-Shatti expressed his pride in the campaign’s achievements, praising the efforts of emergency technicians and their effective communication with the public.
More importantly, he also expressed his gratitude for the very good turnout from various groups, noting that the campaign received great support from the Minister of Health and the Undersecretary of the Ministry, and witnessed the participation of several government agencies, school students and mall-goers.