How to perform CPR

How to perform CPR

What is CPR? CPR (short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first aid technique you can use on someone if they are not breathing or if their heart has stopped. CPR is a skill that everyone can learn — you don’t need to be a health professional to do it. Try to...
About World Diabetes Day

About World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in over 160 countries. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with...
What should I do if someone is choking?

What should I do if someone is choking?

If you think someone is choking, ask him or her ‘are you choking?’ If they can breathe, speak or cough then they might be able to clear their own throat. If they cannot breathe, cough, or make any noise, then they need your help straight away. Shout for help Cough it...