Nigerian Red Cross Society has charged journalists covering beats in conflict areas not to hesitate to acquire skills so that they can use such skills to save injured people rather than panicking during accidents.
Field officer for International Committee on Red Cross on First Aid and Pre- hospital, Mr. Omoruyi Edobor, gave the charge while addressing journalists who participated in a capacity building workshop in Calabar at the weekend.
Edobor urged participants not to panic whenever they find themselves in accident situations.
He urged them not to limit themselves to first aide treatment, but rush the accident victims to a nearby hospital where they can receive medical attention.
“There is nothing wrong with participants providing emergency treatment to accident victims before safely moving them to a nearby medical outreach for adequate and proper medical attention .
“Patients require humane assurance that no matter the degree of injury sustained their chances of survival are guaranteed. Do not conclude that victims will not be well,” he advised.
