World First Aid Day Celebrated with Focus on Migration
Summary
World First Aid Day is being marked with the theme “First Aid in the Context of Migration,” highlighting the risks migrants face and the need for accessible emergency care. The Nepal Red Cross Society says trained volunteers have been providing first aid and psychological support during recent disasters, including the Bhote Koshi flood.
Key Points
- World First Aid Day is being celebrated with a focus on first aid in the context of migration.
- The Nepal Red Cross Society says migration can expose people to health risks, unsafe working conditions, violence, and psychological stress.
- Trained Nepal Red Cross volunteers recently provided first aid and psychological first aid during the Bhote Koshi flood.
- The organization is working with government agencies, UN bodies, and other stakeholders to expand first aid training and services.
