King Abdulaziz University Marks World First Aid Day with Training for More Than 500 Participants

 

King Abdulaziz University marked World First Aid Day by organizing a training workshop titled “The First Eight Essentials of First Aid,” hosted by the University’s Health Promotion Center in collaboration with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, with organizational participation from the Saudi Society for Health Administration. More than 500 participants from the University and the wider community benefited from the workshop, held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Health Promotion Center.

Designed to raise awareness of the importance of first aid, the workshop focused on developing participants’ essential skills for responding to emergencies during the critical first minutes. It also aimed to enhance readiness for rapid and effective intervention, helping increase the chances of survival and reduce complications associated with emergency cases.

As part of King Abdulaziz University’s broader efforts to promote a culture of first aid, the workshop also supported awareness of health, safety, and quality of life, while reinforcing preventive health practices among members of the University community and the wider public. The initiative forms part of the University’s Health-Promoting University Program.

Emphasizing the value of investing in first-aid knowledge and skills, the Health Promotion Center highlighted their importance as a key foundation for effective emergency response. Such efforts help promote early first-aid intervention, contribute to a safer environment, and strengthen community preparedness.