Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. To promote this lifesaving skill, the Department of Health (DOH) through its Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) and Communication Office (COM) celebrated the inaugural National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day.
To promote this lifesaving skill, the Department of Health through its Health Emergency Management Bureau and Communication Office celebrated the inaugural National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day.
Participants, including media partners, received hands-on demonstrations of Hands-Only CPR using high-fidelity mannequins led by DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Albert Francis E. Domingo. The goal of this event is to educate the public until each and every household member has the capacity, knowledge and skills necessary for this lifesaving technique.
“Empowering individuals with CPR skills is a crucial step towards building a resilient and health-conscious community. By equipping every household with this lifesaving knowledge, we can significantly increase the chances of survival in emergency situations, advancing our vision of a Bagong Pilipinas kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga,” said Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.
“Our vision is a future where every community, every household, and every citizen is trained for first aid, so each one of us is prepared to save someone’s life.” Gordon said.Cardiac arrest remains a pressing health concern in the Philippines, claiming thousands of lives annually. Alarmingly, only one percent of victims receive the urgent medical attention required within the critical first minutes of cardiac arrest.
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