The National CPR Workshop

Learning, Strategies, and the Future of Community CPR in Nepal

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal | December 4, 2024

We hosted a Community CPR Workshop and Stakeholder Meeting, bringing together 71 participants from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), NGOs, educational institutions, health professionals, and grassroots leaders to lay the groundwork for strengthening CPR awareness and training across Nepal.

Workshop Highlights

• Video Address by Hon. Health Minister Pradip Paudel

• Chief Guest: Dr. Rita Thapa, Former Chief Policy Advisor, MoHP

• CPR Life-Saver Experience Sharing

• Launch of Nepal's First CPR Awareness Song

• Signing of CPR Declaration: “Together, to save lives, we will join hands to advance community CPR in Nepal.

Key Findings from Group Discussions

1. Community Training Needs

• Expand CPR training to non-medical individuals and rural populations

• Standardize training and certification via the Nepal Medical Council

2. Bystander Empowerment

• Engage schools, local leaders, and Aama Samuhas

• Advocate for Good Samaritan Laws to protect rescuers

3. Policy Integration

• Embed CPR training into national health and education frameworks

• Address barriers like cost, reach, and infrastructure

4. Culturally Adapted Approaches

• Promote hands-only CPR

• Conduct refresher training every 6–12 months

• Leverage community structures for outreach

5. Public Awareness

• Correct CPR misconceptions through multimedia, storytelling, and school-based education

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Foster synergy among local governments, NGOs, educators, and medical institutions

7. Certification & Accessibility

• Establish unified national certification standards

• Improve rural training access and infrastructure

8. Program Sustainability

• Ensure continuity via regular training, incentives, and public-private partnerships

 Next Steps & Goals

• Expand Community Training: Target youth, teachers, and underserved communities

• Improve Legal Frameworks: Secure legal protection for bystanders

• Strengthen CPR Infrastructure: Build capacity in training, equipment, and funding

CPR Declaration

Over 52 representatives signed the joint declaration:

“CPR गरी जीवन रक्षा गर्न हातेमालो गर्दै समुदाय स्तरसम्म फैलाउन प्रतिवद्धता गर्दछु।”

“Together, to save lives, we commit to advancing community CPR across Nepal.”