The first training on the use of defibrillators in the public sector was held in Podgorica

The first training on the use of defibrillators in the public sector was held in Podgorica, which became the first city in Montenegro to introduce publicly available defibrillation.

"This initiative represents an important step forward in raising the level of emergency medical care in public areas, with the aim of preserving the health and saving the lives of citizens who experience sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting," the Capital City Assembly announced.

The training was organized by the Emergency Medical Services Institute and the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the local parliament.

The training was opened by the President of the Capital City Assembly, Dr. Jelena Borovinić Bojović.

"As the President of the Capital City Assembly, I want to clearly emphasize that this initiative has our full institutional support, as will any that contributes to the health, safety and education of our fellow citizens. Our vision is a city that acts preventively, that invests in the awareness, knowledge and resilience of the community," said Borovinić Bojović.

She also pointed out the importance of the concept of medical literacy and its significance.

"Every individual should know the basic steps of first aid, recognize danger signs, and know how to use a defibrillator. This knowledge does not belong exclusively to doctors and medical workers, it should be available to everyone, because we can all be in a situation where someone's life depends on us," she said.

In the introductory part, the attendees were also addressed by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ognjen Delić, and the Director of the Institute for Emergency Medical Care, Dr. Vuk Niković.

After the introductory part, expert lectures were held, which were given by Dr. Mitar Radulović, Dr. Aleksandra Vlahović and Dr. Vuk Niković. The training continued with a workshop with a practical part and demonstrations.

"The participants present from the public administration, the Protection and Rescue Service, and the Police Directorate showed great interest in the training and actively participated in it. This education represents an important step towards creating a safer and more resilient community. The capital continues to invest in the health and knowledge of its citizens, with the aim of making Podgorica a smart city that proactively cares about the lives of its fellow citizens," the statement reads.