Urgent Action Needed to Protect Human Lives
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On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Munich's Day of First Aid will take place from 11 am to 4 pm. Organised by the city's Gesundheitsreferat, with the support of Mayor Dieter Reiter, this event will be held at eight locations across the city, including Marienplatz, Rotkreuzplatz, Münchner Freiheit, and more.
At these locations, visitors can learn and practice essential first aid and CPR skills in a public setting. The event aims to equip the public with life-saving skills that could make a significant difference in emergency situations.
Among the participating organisations are the German Red Cross, which will be located at Theresienhöhe, Forum Schwanthalerhöhe. The Aicher Ambulance Union will be at Platz der Menschenrechte, Riem Arcaden. Johanneriter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. will be situated at Thalkirchner Platz, Schäfflarnstraße. The Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. will be at Orleansplatz, and the MKT Institute for Emergency Medicine and Disaster Relief Training in Bavaria gGmbH will be at Munich Freedom. The Bavarian Red Cross will be at Rotkreuzplatz.
For those seeking more structured CPR courses (including certification), Erste Hilfe 089 in Laim offers bookings. Located at Elsenheimerstrasse 15, 80687 Munich (Laim), this professional first aid training centre offers courses suitable for companies and individuals, with options to book on their website.
Attendees at the Day of First Aid in Munich will also have the opportunity to practice CPR and the use of a defibrillator on simulation dolls. A survey by the Red Cross found that 41% of respondents had not had a first aid course in the last 15 years, and the longer it's been since a first aid course, the less knowledge remains, according to the Red Cross survey.
It's worth noting that while detailed instructions for signing up for the training sessions during the event are not explicitly provided in the search results, visitors can typically attend the training sessions on-site at the various locations. For formal courses, Erste Hilfe 089's site provides direct booking options.
The Day of First Aid in Munich is a valuable opportunity for the public to learn essential life-saving skills. With more than 120,000 people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest each year in Germany, and only 10% of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest surviving, this event could potentially save countless lives with the application of appropriate first aid measures.
References:
- The Munich Post, 2025-07-24
- Erste Hilfe 089 company first aider courses
- Erste Hilfe 089 learner driver first aid courses
- A survey by the Red Cross found that 41% of respondents had not had a first aid course in the last 15 years.
- The Health Department of Munich is hosting a Day of First Aid on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm.
- The Munich Fire Department will be at Thomas-Dehler-Straße, pep shopping center Neuperlach.
- At the Day of First Aid in Munich, attendees can practice CPR and the use of a defibrillator on simulation dolls.
- The Day of First Aid in Munich will take place at Marienplatz (Munich Medical Association, Notfallakademie, Munich Teddy Bear Hospital, HebaVaria g.e.V.).
Science plays a significant role in health-and-wellness, as demonstrated by the various participating organizations at the Day of First Aid in Munich. These organizations, such as the MKT Institute for Emergency Medicine and Disaster Relief Training in Bavaria gGmbH, utilize scientific knowledge to teach first aid and CPR skills that can save lives. Furthermore, the day serves as a platform for the public to stay updated on the latest advancements in health-and-wellness, ultimately contributing to better emergency preparedness.
