Students from the Faculty of Public Health at Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) were on Thursday 12th 2026 trained in first aid principles using an online application dubbed “First Aid in Africa”.
The app that has been developed by the Red Cross, helps an individual access first aid skills through blended learning that combines online study with practical training.
The training was organized by the University Clinic, Public Health Students Association (PUHESA) of Mountains of the Moon University in partnership with Uganda Red Cross, Kabarole Branch.
The aim of the training is to equip students with first aid principles and general patient Management.
The principles that were trained are; ensuring safety first, remaining calm, acting as a first aider, controlling infection, providing psychological support to the casualty, paying attention to their emotional state among others.
Mirembe Miria, a trainer from Uganda Red Cross, Kabarole Branch, said the app makes it easier for everyone to learn and revise first aid principles at their own pace, while still and gaining hands-on skills. Additionally, she added that health emergencies, treatment bookings, guidance and counselling can all be accessed online using the app.
Semakula Vincent, also from Uganda Red Cross, Kabarole Branch, told participants that when giving first aid to a casualty, one should ensure safety first, remain calm, act confidently as a first aider, control infection, provide psychological support, and pay attention to the casualty’s emotional state.
Ms. Kyogabirwe Scovia from the same branch, encouraged participants to always volunteer to give first aid in order to save life, and to assess the patient by looking, listening and feeling while giving first aid. She said volunteering to help, combined with proper patient assessment, increases the chances of saving a life.
According to Arinaitwe Prossy, the MMU Nursing Officer, the training was detrimental to MMU students and she appreciated Redcross for making it happen.
She clarified that participants have benefited a lot and gained insight on a number of issues.
