The volunteers and senior trainers at 24x7 Medical Service & Delhi
First Aid Training Centre launched a dedicated campaign to advocate for
mandatory first aid and CPR education in Delhi schools. This initiative was
sparked by repeated real-life incidents — students collapsing on playfields,
choking in canteens, or sustaining severe injuries on the road — with
no trained responder present.
Our senior trainer, Dr. Asif Sattar, observed that in most
cases of student emergencies, neither classmates, teachers, nor bystanders
knew the correct protocol. Many well-intentioned interventions inadvertently
made situations worse. This gap in knowledge is entirely preventable.
"When children are taught first aid in school, they don't just learn a skill —
they become the first line of defense for their families and communities.
A trained child is a guardian in every household."
— Dr. Asif Sattar, Senior Trainer, 24x7 Medical Service
The campaign has already received strong endorsement from parents,
local governing bodies, and education administrators. Similar mandates exist
across multiple European countries, where first aid training is legally required
in schools. Our goal is to bring the same standard to India's capital and beyond.
Awareness drives through social media, poster campaigns, essay and painting
competitions in schools, and formal memoranda to the Education Minister and
Delhi Secretariat form the core of this movement. The momentum is growing —
and you can be a part of it.