Importance of First Aid Training in China

First aid skills in China are currently possessed by only around 1% of the population, a stark contrast to some developed countries. Efforts are being made to include first aid training in school curriculums, with some regions making it an optional test item in high school entrance examinations. China's Ministry of Education has also required public schools to teach CPR and first aid as part of health education. Although challenges such as the shortage of trained staff and lack of equipment exist, local governments are working to improve training opportunities, and the Healthy China 2030 action plan aims to certify 3% of Chinese citizens in CPR training by 2030.