Dr Seema Jagdale Dr Seema JagdaleOn Monday evening, ophthalmologist Dr Seema Jagdale, a resident of Hadapsar, heard screams and cries for help from an apartment on the second floor of her building. When Jagdale and her husband rushed to the apartment, they saw that their neighbour Sanjay Pawar (36) had collapsed. Jagdale emphasised the need to train more such first responders, who are capable of handling critical situations before the ambulance arrives. In Pune, programmes have been held at the Blue Ridge Society, Hinjewadi, Forest Trails Society, Bhugaon, Avaneesh Society, Kothrud, Winkar Society, Padmavati, Ojas Society, Baner-Pashan road, Camp Education society and others,” he said. The first responders in any emergency situation are always crucial,” said Pasha.

Source: Indian Express November 16, 2017 08:15 UTC