NMC tells medical colleges to join Health Ministry-organised CPR Awareness week, check details
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice asking all medical colleges and institutions across India to actively participate in the Nationwide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Week.
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) from 13th to 17th October 2025.
The initiative aims to strengthen awareness, preparedness, and capacity among the general public to perform CPR, a crucial, life-saving technique during cardiac emergencies.
A sudden cardiac arrest continues to be a major cause of preventable mortality, and timely administration of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by trained individuals significantly improves chances of survival. Creating widespread awareness and building capacity among the general public is, therefore, a public health priority. 3. Compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that plays a critical role in reviving individuals during sudden cardiac arrest. Studies indicate that without CPR, brain damage can occur within minutes, and every minute of delay decreases survival by 10%. Immediate bystander CPR can increase survival by two to three times. While nearly 50% of people in high-income countries have undergone CPR training, in India the bystander CPR rate remains alarmingly low, ranging only between 1.3% and 9.8%.
Meanwhile, the CPR Awareness Week will feature a range of nationwide sensitisation, training, and community engagement programs, including-
1 Nation-wide CPR Pledge at all health facilities, from primary to tertiary levels.
2 Panel discussion on “CPR techniques and the role of bystanders” to be held online on 14th October 2025.
3 Capacity-building sessions by healthcare professionals and medical students through live and physical demonstrations of compression-only CPR.
4 Awareness activities such as poster making, quiz competitions, street plays, and mass CPR demonstrations.
Below is the detailed day-wise schedule specifying activities such as
SCHEDULE
S.NO. | DATE | MAJOR ACTIVITIES |
1 | 13 Oct 2025. | 1 Pledge by Secretary (H) [ 10:30 AM ]. 2 Online-offline demonstration of CPR at Nirman Bhawan (to be webcast) [ In continuation to Pledge] [Demonstration centre to be made available for in-house training]. 3 Online Pledge through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 4 Online Quiz through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 5 Physical training at centres (available throughout the week). 6 Awareness activities- i Mass demonstration of CPR technique. ii Street Play. iii Poster Competition. iv Quiz Competition. v Awareness booths. |
2 | 14 Oct 2025. | 1 Panel discussion on "CPR techniques and role of bystanders" [ 3:00 PM -4:00 PM ]. 2 Online Pledge through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 3 Online Quiz through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 4 Physical training at centres (available throughout the week). 5 Awareness activities- a Mass demonstration of the CPR technique. b Street Play. c Poster Competition. d Quiz Competition. e Awareness booths. |
3 | 15–17 Oct 2025. | 1 Online Pledge through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 2 Online Quiz through MyGov Portal (available throughout the week). 3 Physical training at centres (available throughout the week). 4 Awareness activities- a Mass demonstration of the CPR technique. b Street Play. c Poster Competition. d Quiz Competition. e Awareness booths |
Therefore, institutions and participants can register through a Zoom link or QR code provided in the notice. A separate Google Form link has been shared for submission of action-taken reports and participation data.
DO’S
1 Ensure your and the victim's safety first.
2 Check responsiveness by tapping on the shoulder and shouting, "Are you alright ?".
3 If no response, Call for Emergency Services and start chest compressions (CPR).
4 Ensure that the victim is lying on a firm, flat surface.
5 Keep your elbows straight while performing chest compressions.
6 Perform chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.
7 Allow the chest to return to the normal position before giving the next compression.
8 Continue CPR till either the person is revived or medical help arrives.
9 Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), if and when available.
DONT’S
1 Do NOT panic.
2 Do NOT delay chest compression.
3 Do NOT administer chest compression if the victim is conscious.
4 Do NOT interrupt in between chest compressions.
5 Do NOT bend your elbows while giving chest compression
To view the notice, click the link below
