FIRST AID
Coverage of FIRST AID in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese ride-share driver answers emergency calls, rushing to scenes to save lives
A Chinese ride-sharing driver in Foshan city has provided first aid to nearly 400 emergency cases in the past year. Liu Xianfu, 54, transitioned from truck and taxi driving to volunteering with emergency medical services after witnessing road accidents.
- Amid row over his conduct, Higher Education Minister expresses regret
Higher Education Minister Viswanathan faces criticism over his conduct, expressing regret while stating his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai was misrepresented.
- CMPD offers free active shooter response training to public
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is offering a free in-person active shooter response training event on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Charlotte Police and Fire Training Academy. The two-hour session will teach life-saving strategies, first aid, and steps to take during an active shooter incident, along with insights from CMPD officers.
- FIRST AID: Device reform reaches key milestone
The article highlights a key milestone in device reform and mentions coverage of Ebola and tobacco in its edition.
- FIRST AID: Why climate change is a health emergency
The article discusses climate change as a health emergency, alongside topics such as Ebola and tobacco. It also previews the week ahead.
- Myanmar military regime widens sanitary towel ban, claiming rebels use them for first aid
Myanmar's military regime is expanding its ban on sanitary towels, claiming they are used for first aid by resistance fighters. Activists argue the ban constitutes gender-based violence and human rights violations, amid ongoing civil war since the 2021 military coup.