TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society conducted first aid training courses for some 3,707,600 people all over the country in the first half of the current Iranian year (started on March 21).

The courses were held both online and in-person.

Some 2,742,131 learners took part in online classes held by the IRCS, ILNA reported.

Also, 53,151 people were trained in IRCS branches and 63,117 others benefited from these trainings during their military services. 

Simultaneously, 34 courses have been held to empower trainers. Moreover, 230 in-service training courses for employees, and 1,312 specialized courses for rescuers have been held as well.

Recent services

On October 20, IRCS sent the first shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Following the brutal large-scale bombing of Gaza by the Zionist regime, the IRCS announced its readiness to send humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Moreover, the fourth consignment of humanitarian aid from Iran was dispatched to Afghanistan which was hit by a series of devastating earthquakes earlier this month.

In September, the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS)  launched a joint project to deal with drought and provide medical equipment and education in Sirik County, southern Hormozgan province.

Also, the IRCS sent a consignment of relief items as an aid to those affected by the devastating flood in Libya.

During the same time, the IRCS announced readiness to assist Morocco in the ongoing relief operations following the powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the North African country, on September 8.

In August, the IRCS organized the third international congress on health in Arbaeen in Tehran.

Rocca, appreciating IRCS efforts, said, “The role of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in providing relief and rescue activities during one of the largest religious gatherings is of utmost importance.”

Moreover, the IRCS manages several hospitals, polyclinics, as well as hemodialysis and rehabilitation centers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

The centers are self-governed and their humanitarian activities are funded by receiving the costs of medical services from patients and collecting aid from philanthropists.

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