World First Aid Day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 10 2022:
St John Ambulance (India), Manipur State Centre in collaboration with Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Manipur University (MU) organised observance of World First Aid Day 2022 under the theme 'Lifelong First Aid' at MU Court Hall on Saturday.
The programme was attended by MU vice chancellor professor N Lokendra Singh, Health Services director Dr Kh Sasheekumar Mangang and Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences head Professor T Inaobi Singh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
In his address, N Lokendra stressed the importance for all to get acquainted with the basics of administering first aids as no one knows when an accident can occur.
He also urged the public to join hands in preventing the young generation from becoming a victim of psychotropic drugs.
As part of the programme, a book on first aids penned by Dr Tomcha Khuman was released and demonstration on basic life saving technique showcased by a team of St John Ambulance, Manipur State Chapter.