Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has highlighted the importance of first aid during emergencies. She also praised Rescue 1122 workers and emergency hospital staff for their services.
The Chief Minister said timely first aid can help save precious lives. She stressed the need for greater public awareness about basic first-aid practices.
Maryam Nawaz said first aid is essential during accidents and other emergency situations. Quick assistance can help patients before they receive professional medical treatment.
The Chief Minister said the Punjab government is using available resources to protect lives. She added that several measures are being taken to improve emergency medical services.
She also highlighted Punjab’s air ambulance service. According to Maryam Nawaz, Punjab was the first province to launch this service.
The air ambulance system helps patients receive medical treatment during the golden hours. These early hours can be critical after serious accidents and medical emergencies.
The Chief Minister also discussed emergency services provided in flood-affected areas. Rescue teams delivered medical assistance through several mobile and field facilities.
These facilities included Clinics on Wheels and Field Hospitals. Clinics on Boats were also used to provide medical support in affected areas.
Maryam Nawaz said Rescue 1122 continues to serve people around the clock. Its teams provide immediate assistance to people involved in accidents.
She paid tribute to rescuers for their continued efforts to serve humanity. She also appreciated emergency hospital staff for supporting patients during critical situations.
The Chief Minister stressed that emergency preparedness should involve the wider public. She said citizens should have basic knowledge of first-aid procedures.
Maryam Nawaz particularly called for first-aid training for young people and students. She said such training can help create a safer and healthier society.
The Chief Minister believes wider first-aid awareness can strengthen emergency response. Trained citizens can provide initial assistance before rescue teams arrive.
The Punjab government is continuing efforts to improve emergency medical facilities. These efforts focus on providing faster assistance during accidents and other emergencies.
The Chief Minister said every available resource should be used to protect human lives. She also emphasized the importance of effective rescue and medical services.
Rescue 1122 remains an important part of Punjab’s emergency response system. Its teams respond to accidents and other emergencies throughout the province.
Maryam Nawaz’s remarks placed particular focus on timely assistance and public training. She urged citizens, especially young people, to learn basic first-aid skills.
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The initiative aims to improve public preparedness during emergencies. It also supports broader efforts to make emergency medical services more effective across Punjab.
