Importance of First Aid Trainings in Tackling Emergencies
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the significance of first aid trainings and volunteering in handling natural catastrophes and emergencies in Pakistan.
The central themes of discussion were first aid training and capacity building for young people to enhance their skills in handling emergencies. Moreover, the program reported on emergency response teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), the institutionalization of volunteer and social work, free health facilities for volunteers’ families in Peshawar, ambulance services, blood donations and the role of volunteers in dealing with bomb blasts victims, floods and earth quakes.
Mr. Zafar and Mr. Zulfiqar, Volunteers, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Peshawar, were studio guests in the show.
Mr. Zafar said: “Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to different kinds of disasters. Therefore, we need to institutionalize volunteering and we should make it the part of the course completion in educational institutions.”
Mr. Zulfiqar said: “After completing an intensive training on first aid, emergency response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, I have been volunteering in so many emergencies and have been successful in handling it diligently. We need to train more young people to be part of an enthusiastic volunteer movement to deal with emergencies more effectively.”
A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the need for people in our society who are qualified in the first aid and emergency response and the role of PRCS to enhance the capacity of youngsters committing themselves for such noble cause as helping victims.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.