This archive report was first published on 9 November 2019.
Published on November 9, 2019, by Lisa Mugunda, a graphic designer at Nation Media Group, this article emphasizes the significance of first aid knowledge in Kenya.
Ms. Mugunda shares her personal experience of being recruited to a first-aid group at her workplace, where she learned basic life-saving skills, including how to respond to choking, drowning, and seizures.
She notes that many people are unaware of the correct procedures for treating common accidents, such as nose bleeding and burns, and highlights the importance of learning first aid to prevent fatalities.
The article also references the Likoni incident, where a mother and her daughter drowned after their car plunged into the Indian Ocean, and suggests that the government should enact a policy requiring broadcasters to air programs on first aid, road safety, and other life-saving skills.
Ms. Mugunda concludes that spreading home safety messages through media can significantly reduce fatalities and encourages policymakers to take action.
