To bolster the clinical emergency preparedness and response capabilities of its staff, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated a comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training program.
Spearheaded by the Institutional Care Division, the training began at the GHS Headquarters on September 9 and will continue through October 8, 2025.
The initiative aims to equip all GHS staff with essential skills to respond effectively to common medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest.
On the first day of training, participants learned to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and the critical importance of CPR. This was followed by a two-hour practical session and drills on performing CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in an emergency.
Mandatory Training and Free Health Screening
Dr. Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Director of the Institutional Care Division (ICD), urged all headquarters staff to fully participate, describing the training as a professional duty and responsibility. He emphasized that knowing how to act during the critical first few minutes of a medical emergency can be life-saving, not only in the workplace but also at home.
In addition to the CPR training, a free medical screening is being offered to all headquarters staff. The screenings include checks for blood pressure, blood glucose, Body Mass Index (BMI), and a vision assessment. Participants were also reminded to call the national emergency number, 112, for any medical emergencies.
According to GHS, the ongoing exercise underscores it’s commitment to ensuring its workforce is both health-conscious and prepared to save lives.
Following its completion at the headquarters, the program will be replicated across all Regional Health Directorates, extending these vital skills and well-being initiatives to health staff nationwide to support the quality of care agenda.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana