Asian Games boosting first-aid skills

Next step 

Zeng Tao, an official at the Red Cross branch in Hangzhou's Xihu district, said that there are currently about 400 first-aid trainers like Xia in the district.

"The next step is to further improve their teaching capability," he said. "Meanwhile, as the 19th Asian Games approaches, it is also important to consolidate information about first-aid materials, such as AEDs, across the district to better manage and use them if an emergency occurs."

Zeng said the district saw more than 12,000 people undertake first-aid training last year, up from 2,000 to 3,000 several years ago.

"I think increased awareness campaigns and the use of online registration systems for training sessions have helped lead to the rise," he said.

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