1,700 women given training in first aid

About 1,700 Saudi women, including government employees, have been given training in first-aid services by the Saudi Red Crescent’s Women Friends Committee during the past three years. This was disclosed by Fahda Al-Adel, chairperson of the committee. She said those trained included female employees in health and education departments.
“The training course will enhance the ability of female employees to deal with cases of injuries and accidents at work,” she said.
The committee has produced a cartoon film targeting children aged 6 to 12 to enlighten them on how to avoid certain dangers and injuries.
“The film aims at teaching children the basics of first-aid services and how to contact Red Crescent by dialing 997 to save precious lives.”