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"Knowledge is power", said the great English philosopher and nobleman, Francis Vacon, a quote that could well be the title of today's event, which demonstrates in practice that knowledge can be the power that will prevent death and preserve human life.
It is with great pleasure that I am among you today on the occasion of the organization of the training programme " First Aid School for Parents", which was made possible through the cooperation between Support Cy of the Bank of Cyprus and the Ambulance Service Directorate.
Through our everyday life, the important role of citizens and the necessity of their active and direct participation during the initial response to health emergencies has undoubtedly become apparent. Participation aimed at preserving life, controlling and limiting the deterioration of an emergency situation, as well as the rapid recovery of our fellow human beings whose lives are at risk.
First Aid is an important life skill that we all need to know. It can invariably become the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.
It has been documented that, when emergencies occur, the active participation of citizens, especially parents, who have acquired basic knowledge of First Aid, is an important factor in safeguarding the health of the victim.
With the implementation of this training programme, the role of parents in dealing with emergency situations is strengthened through their training and education. A role related to the provision of First Aid to children, as parents may be called upon to deal with emergencies such as nosebleeds, blows to the head, trauma - bleeding and burns.
The implementation of the training programme constitutes a voluntary partnership, which further highlights the sensitivity of both parties and their roles towards society, with the aim of becoming active and functioning beyond their professional role, which they are called upon to fulfil on a daily basis.
Friends,
The Ministry of Health must always be a supporter of any effort to implement training programmes, which have as their main objective the development and improvement of citizens' knowledge on health issues, as well as their education.
We warmly support efforts which can play an important role in the reform, modernisation and upgrading of the health services offered in their full range.
In concluding my brief speech, I wish you every success in implementing your extremely important and beneficial programme, which offers knowledge and, above all, activates the possibility of action.
As another British philosopher, Herbert Spencer, once said, the main aim of education is not knowledge but action. I am sure that through the education that parents will receive, they will be able to act immediately and effectively when and if necessary.
*The speech was read by Dr. Nikos Panagidis, Medical Officer A of the Ministry of Health.
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