As part of its commitment to spreading awareness about first aid and its vital role in saving lives, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, in collaboration with the Egyptian Red Crescent, organized a specialized workshop on "First Aid" on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Under the Patronage and Supervision of:

The workshop was held under the patronage of:

• Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater – President of Mansoura University
• Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed – Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development

With supervision by:

• Prof. Dr. Manal Mohamed Eid – Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy
• Prof. Dr. Hani Ibrahim Qenawy – Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development

And attended by:

• Prof. Dr. Khaled Basheer – Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research
• Prof. Dr. Jenny Gihan Nasr – Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs
• Prof. Dr. Mahmoud El-Sebaey – Head of the Pharmacognosy Department
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mirhan Mokled – Director of the Professional Master’s Program in Immunology and Regenerative Medicine

Topics Covered in the Workshop

The workshop featured lectures by:

• Dr. Arwa Mohamed Ma’ani
• Dr. Youssef Zein Al-Zahi
• Dr. Mohamed Sabry Ibrahim
• Dr. El-Sayed Saafan

The workshop covered a range of crucial topics, including:
✅ The history, humanitarian mission, and principles of the Egyptian Red Crescent
✅ The concept of first aid and the key traits of a good first responder
✅ How to handle emergency situations and administer first aid to different age groups

Practical Training Sessions

🫀 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
😷 Managing Airway Obstruction
⚠️ Responding to Fainting and Loss of Consciousness
❤️ First Aid for Heart Attacks
🩹 Treating Wounds and Burns
🦴 Handling Bone Fractures
☠️ First Aid for Poisoning Cases
🚑 Providing Emergency First Aid in Critical Situations

Interactive and Hands-on Training

The workshop was not limited to theoretical discussions but also included intensive hands-on training for faculty members, students, and staff, ensuring they could effectively apply first aid principles in real-life emergencies.

Workshop Conclusion

At the conclusion of the event, participants emphasized the importance of raising community awareness about first aid and ensuring that individuals possess quick intervention skills to save lives in critical situations. This initiative strengthens the concepts of social responsibility and humanitarian solidarity, promoting a safer and more prepared society.