Asian Hospital Charities, in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Surgery, conducted a Lay Forum on Basic Life-Saving Skills in Hemorrhage Control and Emergency Response for the community of Ayala Alabang Village.
The forum provided participants with practical knowledge and skills that could be applied during emergency situations, particularly when immediate action was needed before professional medical help arrived. The session focused on basic approaches to hemorrhage control and emergency response, helping participants better understand how to respond appropriately during critical situations.
Through demonstrations and discussions, participants were introduced to essential life-saving techniques and the importance of remaining calm, assessing an emergency situation, and taking appropriate action. The activity also highlighted how having basic emergency preparedness skills could help individuals respond more confidently when faced with unexpected incidents.
The initiative provided an opportunity for members of the community to strengthen their knowledge and readiness while emphasizing the importance of preparedness in promoting safety and well-being.
The collaboration between Asian Hospital Charities and the Asian Institute of Surgery reflected their commitment to extending health education and community-based initiatives beyond the hospital setting. By sharing practical emergency response knowledge, the organizations helped empower community members to become more prepared to act during potentially life-threatening situations.
The forum reinforced the importance of learning basic life-saving skills as part of everyday emergency preparedness. It also demonstrated how education and hands-on learning could help build confidence in responding when immediate assistance was needed.
Through initiatives such as this, Asian Hospital Charities continued to promote preparedness, awareness, and confidence in emergency response, emphasizing that knowing what to do at the right moment could help save a life.