World Red Cross, Red Crescent day marked with conferences, exhibitions

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day this week with various events, exhibitions and conferences in the Kingdom.

The SRCA’s activities included marches on the main roads of several governorates as well as lectures and training courses to raise community awareness.

The day is celebrated on May 8 every year to emphasize the importance of alleviating the suffering of people worldwide, especially in countries afflicted by conflict and natural disasters.

In the Eastern Province, the SRCA in collaboration with Alasala College in Dammam, held a series of awareness events on the vital humanitarian work carried out by both organizations.

Those attending had the opportunity to observe medical workers undertake a drill using ambulances for emergencies under difficult circumstances.

There was also an exhibition featuring the latest emergency medical equipment and information provided when using the hotline number 997.

Lectures were delivered on topics including risks associated with overcrowding, the importance of allowing unimpeded access for ambulances, and guidelines for handling different emergency situations.

Visitors were also introduced to volunteering opportunities, training programs, and the Family Links initiative.

In the northwestern province of Tabuk, the SRCA’s Director-General Nawaf bin Mayah Al-Anazi led the celebration, with awareness programs and skills training at Tabuk Park Mall.