The Philippines is stepping up its commitment to saving lives. The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) celebrated the 2nd National CPR Day on July 17. It also marked PHA’s decade of the CPR-Ready Philippines Campaign (CPR-Ready PH). While the CPR Act (RA 10871) became law in 2016, the PHA has proactively promoted its importance. To commemorate the day, the PHA reprised “Usapang Puso sa Puso,” a nationwide simultaneous broadcast.
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Doctors Push for Wider AED Availability in Public Places
AEDs, alongside CPR training mandated by a separate law, can significantly increase survival rates for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.