First aid training: Boosting disaster response preparedness
Under an agreement between the two institutions, the program has so far trained 151 residents from six wards, including 114 women and 37 men.
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in collaboration with the Nepal Red Cross Society Kathmandu Chapter, has been conducting an effective first-aid training program to strengthen emergency response at the community level.
Under an agreement between the two institutions, the program has so far trained 151 residents from six wards, including 114 women and 37 men.
Officials say the initiative is designed to equip citizens with essential life-saving skills for use during accidents and emergencies.
Nepal Red Cross Society Kathmandu Chapter Chair Shyam Kaji Dotel said first aid training plays a crucial role in reducing risks during disasters by enabling immediate response and basic life support before professional medical help arrives.
He added that with fewer young people in communities, women’s participation in such training is especially important for supporting the elderly and vulnerable groups.
KMC’s Focal Person for Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control, Rishi Prasad Bhusal, noted that the program is highly useful for emergency preparedness and disaster management.
The metropolitan office plans to expand the training to all 32 wards of the city. Certificates issued under the program are recognized in Nepal and 192 countries worldwide.
The training covers essential emergency response skills, including ensuring safety at accident sites, assessing a patient’s condition, stabilizing injuries, using available materials for first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and controlling bleeding.
According to the city authorities, the main objective of the program is to prevent further harm to injured or ill individuals before they can be transported to a hospital.
