September 2021

Within the project, 5 courses were organized on the topic “Training in providing first aid”, in 5 villages in Cahul district. The course was held by the representatives of the Red Cross from Galați and an expert from Galați.

Triggering a disaster can bring with it victims who need urgent medical care. Due to the fact that the intervention of specialized services takes place due to distance or other factors, and first aid must be provided immediately, it is necessary that in each locality there are key people trained in this regard.

The course presented and described the main cases in which a person needs to be given first aid, including suffocation – airway blockage with a foreign body, hemorrhage – heavy bleeding, wounds, burns, bone and joint injuries. , stroke, heart attack – chest pain, poisoning, epilepsy, snake bites and tick bites. Participants performed resuscitation measures on the manikin (chest compressions, mouth-to-mouth breathing and assessment of the victim’s condition). First aid is different for each type of fracture and trauma, and in order to maintain high skills and abilities, it is necessary to practice constantly and learn new methods through refresher courses.

The trainers also stressed that providing first aid requires preparation and care, and if not provided in time, can lead to loss of life. During the training, participants received training materials and individual first aid kits.

On 10-11.08.2021, the course was organized in Văleni.

On 13-14.08.2021, the course was organized in Cucoara.

On 17-18.08.2021, the course was organized in Zîrnești.

On 19-20.08.2021, the course was organized in Borceag.

On 24-25.08.2021, the course was organized in Brînza.

Within the project, 5 courses were organized on the topic “Disaster prevention and preparedness”, in 5 villages from Cahul district. The course was held by the representatives of the Red Cross from Galați and an expert from Galați.

The course focused on the main types of disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, fires, landslides, storms and heavy snowfalls, as well as disasters caused by human activity. Participants learned about the measures to be taken to eliminate the negative consequences of disasters and save people and animals, acquainted with experiences and examples of cases when people mobilized to help each other and eliminate damage in their localities. . They learned how important it is for a group of volunteers to intervene in a locality to help victims, and for local authorities to have a plan for managing emergencies and evacuating residents.
Another component of the course was about the care with which disaster victims should be treated. The simple deeds of humanity on the part of fellow human beings in the same community, who were not affected by the disaster, bring relief, security and dignity to those in need. Until the intervention of the relevant institutions (SMURD, ambulance, etc.), in the first moments of tragedy, these gestures of solidarity by providing accommodation, distribution of hot food, water, dry and clean clothing, bring little relief and strengthen the community. At the end, each participant was handed a certificate of participation.

Also, DSE Cahul, partner in the project, handed over to each village hall 2 electric generators of 3 Kw and 8,5 Kw, purchased from the project budget, and the Red Cross Galati, a survival kit with basic tools for emergency situations.