World First Aid Day 2022 is observed this year on September 11th to demonstrate the significance of first aid practices in saving lives. The theme for World First Aid Day 2022 is ‘Lifelong First Aid’.
People occasionally encounter situations when they may need to administer first aid. The goal of World First Aid Day is to provide an opportunity to highlight the value of knowing and administering first aid and to hold awareness campaigns mobilizing both the public and volunteers.
More than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide host events and ceremonies to increase public awareness of the significance of first aid in both normal circumstances and emergencies. Everyone should have access to first aid, even the most vulnerable individuals. It should be part of a larger development strategy.
World First Aid Day is recognized worldwide to promote the significance of first aid, and create awareness globally about how it can save precious lives.’
History of World First Aid Day
In the year 2000, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has introduced World First Aid Day. The commemoration of the day got its origin from the northern Italy battle held one fifty years ago. A young Geneva businessman, Henry Dunant on 24 June 1859 had seen the horrifying suffering and pain after the battle of Solferino. He enlisted the civilian population and served the wounded mainly women, girls irrespective of their role in the fight. With the necessary materials, he establishment makeshift hospitals and served them.
A memory of Solferino” is a book by Henry Dunant that inspired the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the year 1863. IFRC expanded the Red Cross Movement’s international activities beyond the strict mission of the ICRC. The celebration of the day raises public awareness about first aid, how it can save lives every day, and during crisis situations. The IFRC encourages people to learn the basic first aid training or at least educate themselves to practice any available, reliable sources.
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What is the Importance of First Aid?
Every human life may need first aid, no matter where you are in the world. It is a quick and efficient intervention that reduces pain and injury, improving the odds of survival for those who need it. It is the care provided to patients before they seek medical attention.
There are cases where people pass away without receiving the necessary medical care. Such folks can benefit from first aid, which has the potential to save lives.
First hand comes handy in situations involving somebody falling off a bicycle or a set of stairs to slashing one’s hands with a knife. People in emergencies can benefit from first aid. Even in a crisis scenario, first aid might be as dramatic as providing medical care to citizens of nations embroiled in conflict or regions devastated by natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.
Why Should World First Aid Day be Celebrated?
World First Aid Day is celebrated because it can genuinely contribute to improving the world (2✔). It is a crucial foundational skill that may save priceless lives worldwide. Both adults and children must understand how to administer first aid in an emergency. It helps create safer and healthier communities. Regardless of our backgrounds, each of us must be able to deliver first aid and do CPR in the event of an emergency.
Celebration of First Aid Day in schools is a novel way to teach kids the importance of first aid. Role-playing can be used to demonstrate scenarios in which first aid is beneficial. Children can learn the fundamentals of administering first-aid in a one-day program if someone gets harmed.
How to Observe the Day
Celebrating World First Aid Day is very simple. Indulge yourself in learning about first aid to help others and even you at times. Encourage people around you to know about the importance of knowing about first aid measures. Post and share on social media using the hashtag #WorldFirstAidDay.
