On March 18, 2025, an important training event was held at the school №21 of the city of Balkanabad, organized jointly by the Balkan Velayat Branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan and the Traffic Police Department.The purpose of the event is to train high school students and members of the young traffic police team in first aid methods in emergency situations.
During the event, the children were shown the most important skills that can save lives in emergency situations. First of all, attention was paid to first aid methods in case of airway obstruction, as well as to the correct recovery position of the victim. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which, as experts emphasized, is a vital skill in critical situations, also became an important topic.
The event was held in an interactive form, with practical classes where students could learn the basics of proper first aid. The students actively participated in the demonstrations, asked questions and consolidated their knowledge, which allows them to be prepared for any emergency situations on the road or in everyday life. The organizers of the event noted that such training sessions are an important step in fostering an informed attitude to safety and providing assistance to victims in emergency situations. The local branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan and the Balkan Velayat Road Patrol expressed confidence that the acquired knowledge and skills will help students act quickly and correctly in extreme situations, which can save a person's life or health.
The organizers of the event noted that such training sessions are an important step in fostering an informed attitude to safety and providing assistance to victims in emergency situations. The local branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan and the Balkan Velayat Road Patrol expressed confidence that the acquired knowledge and skills will help students act quickly and correctly in extreme situations, which can save a person's life or health. Such events in Balkanabad are becoming an important part of the educational process, helping to form a responsible attitude to safety and health not only among schoolchildren, but also among the residents of the region as a whole.