A week-long CPR, Basic First Aid Training, and NCD Screening Programme was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall, Police Reserve, Shillong, by the Office of the District Medical & Health Officer (DMHO), East Khasi Hills, in collaboration with the Office of the Addl. Superintendent of Police (Traffic), East Khasi Hills, and the Police Hospital, Police Reserve, Shillong.
Theprogramme aimed to enhance the life-saving skills of Traffic Police personnel and Home Guard volunteers, enabling them to provide immediate and appropriate assistance during medical emergencies, including road traffic accidents, cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding, fractures, and other life-threatening situations before the arrival of medical professionals.
As part of the programme, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening was also conducted to promote early detection and timely management of hypertension, diabetes, and other common NCDs among the participants. The initiative reflects the commitment of the Health Department and the Police Department towards strengthening emergency preparedness while promoting the health and well-being of frontline personnel.
In continuation of these capacity-building initiatives, a one-day workshop on Basic First Aid and CPR was conducted on 26th June 2026 for the teachers and students of St. Edmund’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong. The workshop focused on creating awareness and imparting practical life-saving skills, including recognition of cardiac arrest, hands-only CPR, management of choking, control of bleeding, and other essential first aid measures. The programme aimed to empower teachers and students to respond confidently and effectively during emergencies until professional medical help becomes available.
