On November 3, 2026, staff members of the Institute of Animal Biology completed specialized training in first aid.

During the training, participants mastered essential practical skills required to save lives in emergency situations:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): They practiced the protocol for handling respiratory and circulatory arrest, including external chest compressions and artificial ventilation.

Assistance for choking: They learned and applied the Heimlich maneuver, along with other techniques to clear the airways in adults.

Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED): They learned the principles for the safe and rapid use of a defibrillator during resuscitation efforts.

The knowledge and practical skills acquired will enable the Institute’s staff to respond confidently to critical situations and provide timely assistance before medical professionals arrive.

The Institute’s administration extends its gratitude to Nataliia Khirivska, Lead Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, for organizing the training, and to Vadym Zenin, an instructor from the Maltese Aid Service, for his highly professional delivery of the course.