The Health Area of Lanzarote, in collaboration with the San Bartolomé Town Hall and the Emergency Consortium, is organising workshops for families and children. The initiative includes training in CPR and safety guidelines for pools and beaches.
The Health Area of Lanzarote, under the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, has launched a series of awareness workshops to prevent drownings among both children and adults. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the San Bartolomé Town Hall and the Lanzarote and La Graciosa Security and Emergency Consortium, aims to reduce risks in pools, beaches, and other aquatic environments during the summer season.
Under the slogan 'Preventing drowning is in our hands. Get informed and learn. Together we can save lives!', healthcare professionals have organised educational and participatory activities. On July 27, forty children from the summer schools of CEIP Playa Honda participated in a practical workshop, and another session is scheduled for August 10 for the sports schools of the municipality of San Bartolomé.
On Tuesday, July 28, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) workshop was held on Playa Honda Avenue, aimed at families. The goal is for children to learn basic water safety guidelines tailored to their age, while adults receive training on the importance of constant supervision and accident prevention.
Healthcare professionals emphasise that supervision of minors must be constant, especially in pools and areas where a moment's inattention can have serious consequences. They also remind the need to respect signs and flags, avoid swimming under the influence of alcohol, and use life jackets in aquatic activities that require them.
Additionally, the importance of installing barriers to prevent uncontrolled access to water and providing children with safe spaces away from risk areas is highlighted. Training in safe rescue techniques and CPR can be crucial in an emergency, which is why the workshops include practices adapted for all ages.
The campaign 'This summer, safe splashing' is part of the health education efforts carried out by primary care nurses. These professionals play a fundamental role in promoting healthy habits and contribute to improving the safety and well-being of the community.
The organisation sends a clear message: information, vigilance, training, and shared responsibility are essential tools to reduce risks and enjoy water safely. In case of any emergency, the importance of immediately calling 112 is reiterated.
The workshops will continue throughout August, aiming to reach as many families as possible. The next session will be on August 10, and it is expected that the sports schools of San Bartolomé will host another training session.
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