4 days ago
Over 2L volunteers to be trained on first aid and CPR in Ramgarh
Ramgarh: The local administration has introduced a major health support plan, involving the induction of over 2 lakh health volunteers across the district. More than 1,500 master health trainers will teach these volunteers how to save lives in emergencies.
Fiaz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz, deputy commissioner (DC) of Ramgarh, said that the administration made several plans to provide better healthcare services and comprehensive education to the people of Ramgarh district. These plans include the involvement of over 2 lakh health volunteers and the opening of libraries in every panchayat in the district.
"We will ensure that at least one member of each family receives training as a health volunteer, who would protect and save lives in emergencies, especially during cardiac arrest, as health volunteers will receive basic training from expert master trainers," the DC said.
At least 25% of the total population of the district, which is nearly 2 lakh people, will be provided with basic training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic knowledge to administer first aid with first aid kits, an official said.
The district administration also plans to set up libraries in all panchayats. Ramgarh DC Fiaz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz has directed block development officers as well as circle officers to identify govt land in all panchayats for the opening of libraries, an official said.
