World First Aid Day was celebrated on the territory of the National Red Crescent society of Turkmenistan on 27 October 2023. The purpose of the event, the theme of which was the Rules of First Aid in Emergency Situations, was to gain experience in first aid.

Those who had previously undergone first aid trainings were invited to the event. After the official part of the welcome speeches by the head of the ICRC mission in Turkmenistan, a representative of the Federation and the head of the international department, the participants were invited to refresh their knowledge by means of a theoretical part, including questions on the first aid algorithm, as well as the rules of behaviour in an emergency and the practical use of tents.

Then the participants of the simulation exercise demonstrated first aid skills. In particular, the algorithm of actions in case of injuries, bleeding, respiratory obstruction, various wounds, as well as in emergency situations.

The tasks included different situations, and therefore required different responses of the teams of participants - somewhere to provide psychosocial assistance, somewhere to help before the arrival of medics. All situations were time-limited. At the end of the training session, a discussion of the mistakes made was held.

This event, teaching the population the rules of first aid in the format of field exercises is a good opportunity to exchange experience, update knowledge and apply skills in situations close to reality.

All participants of the simulation exercise expressed the wish to conduct such exercises more often in the future. All participants received certificates.