First aid training is of utmost urgency

Often non-fatal accidents may lead to severe injuries, which, if left unattended, may turn fatal. First aid treatment is an instant temporary solution for many such minor accidents. During an emergency, it allows people with the knowledge of first aid to take necessary steps, the lack of which might endanger lives. Therefore, it must be ensured that first aid training is provided across different institutions, including the likes of schools, colleges, universities, corporations, banks, etc.

Unfortunately, the shortage of technical know-how about such life-saving procedures amongst us is rather widespread. If we are well-trained in such methods like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and others, our efforts may help keep a victim stay alive until professional help arrives.

The training campaigns can be of short durations and supervised by certified health officials, either from the government or from NGOs. Through such trainings, the general public will become more knowledgeable about first aid, and in turn help save lives when the time comes. My earnest request to the authorities concerned would be to take necessary steps in this regard as early as possible, because every life counts.