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Basic Life Support (BLS) – One Day Training Course Successfully Organized at PRCS KP Headquarters

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully organized a one-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training course at its Provincial Headquarters in Peshawar on 16th February 2026.

The training was designed to equip participants with essential lifesaving skills, enabling them to respond effectively in emergency situations. With a strong focus on practical learning and hands-on experience, the course aimed to strengthen community capacity in providing immediate assistance during medical emergencies.

📍 Training Details

  • Venue: PRCS KP Provincial Headquarters, Peshawar

  • Date: 16th February 2026

  • Training Fee: PKR 2,500 per participant

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from individuals belonging to diverse professional backgrounds, reflecting growing awareness about the importance of emergency response skills.

🔹 Course Highlights

The one-day BLS course covered comprehensive and practical modules, including:

  • ✅ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Children, and Infants

  • ✅ Choking Management Techniques

  • ✅ Emergency Response Skills

  • ✅ Hands-on Practical Training under professional supervision

  • ✅ Official PRCS KP Certificate upon successful completion

Participants were trained using practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises to ensure they gained confidence in applying lifesaving techniques in real-life situations.

👥 Who Participated?

The training was open to a wide range of individuals, including:

  • Students

  • Health Workers

  • Paramedics

  • Security Staff

  • Corporate Employees

  • Members of the General Public

Such inclusive participation reflects PRCS KP’s commitment to promoting community-based emergency preparedness and empowering citizens with essential first-aid knowledge.

Strengthening Community Preparedness

Basic Life Support training plays a vital role in saving lives during critical moments before professional medical help arrives. By organizing such initiatives, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to fulfill its humanitarian mandate of enhancing resilience, promoting health awareness, and building safer communities.

The overwhelming response to the training highlights the increasing recognition of the importance of lifesaving skills in both professional and personal settings.

PRCS KP remains committed to conducting more capacity-building programs in the future to ensure that more individuals are prepared to act confidently and effectively in emergency situations.

For future trainings and updates, participants are encouraged to follow official PRCS KP communication channels.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Organizes Provincial Summit on Climate Change, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Headquarters (PRCS KP) successfully organized a Provincial Summit on “Climate Change, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)” at the Governor House, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing together government officials, humanitarian partners, environmental experts, and community representatives to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.

The summit was graced by His Excellency Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as Chief Guest. Distinguished attendees included Mr. Obaidullah Khan, Secretary General PRCS, Mr. Asif Aman Khan, Head of Office German Red Cross (GRC), Mr. Muhammad Ali Babakhel, Additional Inspector General of Police KP, as well as representatives from the Climate Change and Adaptation (CCA) Team of PRCS National Headquarters, GRC Pakistan Program, IFRC, and ICRC.

The event also brought together key governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA KP), Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Forest Department, National Humanitarian Network (NHN), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF), Ayesha Foundation, WSSP, Watsan Cell, Education Department, Directorate General Commerce, Education and Management Science, International Rescue Committee (IRC), University of Peshawar, Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Transport Department, Islamic Relief Pakistan, provincial staff of PRCS, IFRC delegates, media representatives, journalists, and young performers including actors from PTV.

The summit aimed to:

  • Discuss the impacts of increasing climate change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  • Review the provincial environmental policy

  • Share research-based recommendations

  • Promote inter-agency cooperation

  • Encourage proactive disaster preparedness measures

  • Increase public awareness

  • Recognize institutions and individuals contributing to climate resilience

Over 200 participants actively engaged in discussions, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, humanitarian actors, academia, and the community to build resilient and prepared societies capable of addressing climate-related challenges.

The summit concluded under the supervision of Chairman PRCS KP, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi delivering the closing remarks. The event ended with a commitment to continue appreciating and supporting the services of all institutions and partners contributing to climate resilience and humanitarian work in the province.

This summit reaffirmed PRCS KP’s leadership in fostering climate action, disaster preparedness, and multi-stakeholder cooperation, ensuring that communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are better equipped to face environmental and disaster-related challenges.