Headline: Lafia Central Rotary, Health Foundation Train Stakeholders on Life-Saving First Aid
President of the Rotary Club of Lafia Central, Rotarian Emmanuel Jonathan Attah
LAFIA, Nasarawa State – The Rotary Club of Lafia Central, in partnership with the Desired Family Health Foundation, staged a Health and Safety Joint Project on Tuesday aimed at equipping residents with essential first-aid skills to respond effectively during emergencies.
The outreach, themed “Be the Help Until Help Arrives: First-aid Everyone Should Know,” was led by the Unite President of the Rotary Club of Lafia Central, Rotarian Emmanuel Jonathan Attah. The event drew a diverse group of participants from across Nasarawa State, including representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), National Park Service of Nigeria, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Fire and Rescue Service, various State Ministries, schools, and medical practitioners.
Hands-On Emergency Training
Nurse Mohammed Bako Zubairu, Team Lead of the Desired Family Health Foundation, served as the lead facilitator. He delivered an in-depth session on critical emergency interventions that can save lives before professional medical help arrives. His presentation included practical demonstrations to ensure participants could clearly understand and replicate key techniques such as CPR, bleeding control, and handling choking incidents.
Free Health Screenings and Counseling
Complementing the first-aid training, Aisha Lamaran, a nurse and member of the Rotary Club of Lafia Central, emphasized the importance of routine health check-ups for early detection and prevention of chronic illnesses. She led a medical team that provided free on-site screenings for high blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and hepatitis. Participants also received one-on-one counseling based on their test results.
Medical team providing free-on-site screening for various diseases at the training
First-Aid Kits Distributed
To reinforce the training, organizers distributed free portable first-aid bags to every participant. Beneficiaries were encouraged to share the knowledge gained with their families, workplaces, and communities to multiply the impact of the program.
Commendation from NBS
Speaking at the event, the General Manager of Nasarawa Broadcasting Service, Mrs. Patricia Akawu, lauded both organizations for their commitment to humanitarian service. “The Club has done well in providing humanitarian services,” she said. “I urge them to do more and encourage others to emulate Rotary.” She added that NBS remains open to collaborations that add value to society.
The joint project underscores Rotary’s focus on disease prevention and treatment, while promoting community resilience through practical health education.
