As the nationwide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Week is being observed from October 13 to 17, National Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal appealed to health facilities across the country to train their personnel in providing immediate CPR wherever needed in case of sudden cardiac arrest faced by any individual.
Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal said, “From October 13th to 17th, 2025, a nationwide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) awareness week is being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is being observed across the country through all the health facilities. CPR is very important, not only a medical skill, it is a lifesaver as the person who is in need, their life could be saved by providing CPR by trained persons.”
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