Accra: The staff of the Korean Embassy and various Korean agencies in Ghana have recently benefited from a comprehensive life support and first aid training. The initiative aims to ensure timely and effective emergency response within the Korean community while complementing Ghana's broader efforts to enhance public awareness and emergency preparedness.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event took place at the premises of the Korean Embassy in Accra and was a collaborative effort between the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and the Ghana National Ambulance Service. Mr. Alhassan Mohammed Mashud, Head of Special Operations and Emergency Preparedness at the National Ambulance Service, emphasized the training's significance in improving emergency awareness among the public. He noted that only about 30 percent of Ghanaians are aware of the appropriate steps to take during emergencies such as road traffic accidents or cardiac arrests.
Mr. Mashud highlighted the importance of contacting the emergency number 112 and staying on the line to receive guidance while an ambulance is dispatched. He cautioned against improper handling of casualties at accident scenes, which can lead to further injury or even death. He also pointed out the challenges posed by the lack of advanced technology to accurately locate callers, which forces the service to rely on Google location sharing or landmark descriptions.
Additionally, Mr. Bomin Yang, Country Director of KOFIH, affirmed that the training was aimed at supporting Korean nationals and agencies in Ghana. He explained that as an Official Development Assistance agency under Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare, KOFIH recognized the necessity of providing such training to embassy and agency staff. Mr. Yang expressed satisfaction with the training's success and announced future plans to conduct similar sessions for Korean residents in Tema next month.
