Baha Red Crescent launches awareness programs for World First Aid Day

The Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has launched a series of awareness programs and activities to mark World First Aid Day, targeting several government, educational, and community institutions in the region. The initiative aims to promote a culture of first aid and raise awareness about the importance of acquiring first aid skills.

The programs included awareness activities at 13 locations, such as the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch, King Saud Airport, several technical colleges and institutes, government offices, and municipalities.

In the education sector, the branch, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Education in Baha, held 10 awareness workshops at 10 schools. Additionally, school radio broadcasts across the region focused on World First Aid Day, highlighting the importance of learning first aid skills and their role in responding effectively to emergencies.

The branch also organized an interactive awareness event in Raghadan Forest, with participation from Baha Health Cluster, Baha Municipality, Shamikh Clinics Complex, Taataf Health Association, Al-Faris Volunteer Team, as well as volunteers and branch staff.

The event featured practical demonstrations and guidance on basic first aid skills and safe, proper responses to injuries and emergencies. Interactive activities included a "Child Responder" corner, designed to teach children the basics of correct action during emergencies.

Sultan bin Saad Al-Malki, Director General of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority's Baha branch, stated that these programs are part of the Authority's ongoing efforts to spread first aid awareness and enhance preparedness in the community. He stressed the importance of acquiring first aid skills, early intervention, and correct action in the first minutes of emergencies, which can help save lives and reduce complications.