ThisDay· 2h ago· 1 min read
Funmi Ogundare
Project ACT, an inclusive first aid initiative of NaijAidUK and Health Aid Charity, yesterday, trained non-hearing and non-speaking persons in life-saving emergency response skills as part of efforts to make first aid education accessible to persons with disabilities.
The programme held in Ilorin, Kwara State, equipped participants with practical knowledge in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking management, wound care, burns treatment, bleeding control, patient assessment and the management of common medical emergencies, including asthma, diabetes and severe allergic reactions.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Project Lead, Patricia Adetuase, noted that the initiative was designed to ensure that persons with hearing and speech impairments are not excluded from first aid education.
According to her, Project ACT was inspired by the NaijAidUK intensive…
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