Governor urges all to learn First Aid

Hon’ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has exhorted all the people to learn the First Aid techniques to save precious lives in times of medical emergencies.

She said that there is a need for creating better awareness about the First Aid and challenges like CPR Challenge must be promoted in a big way.

The Governor was speaking at the launch of Training of Master Trainers in the First Aid, organised by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), at the Raj Bhavan, here, on Tuesday.

Referring to the importance of First Aid awareness, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that the Golden Hour is crucial in saving precious lives.

She recounted her experiences in saving lives by offering the First Aid during her journeys including the recent one in midair, when she offered the First Aid during one of her flight journeys.

The Governor also emphasised that it was also important to constantly update the First Aid techniques and hone their skills.

The Governor appreciated the initiative of the IRCS in offering training programme for Master Trainers in the first aid.

A total of 20 participants from different states of the country will be trained as the Master Trainers in First Aid.

The Governor lauded the services extended by the IRCS during the COVID pandemic.

Senior functionaries of the IRCS and senior officers of the Raj Bhavan were present.

-Press note