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Life Support Seminar for the Hearing Impaired in Paphos

Published January 17, 2026, 14:12
Life Support Seminar for the Hearing Impaired in Paphos

A Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (BLS–AED) seminar took place in Paphos, specifically designed for individuals with hearing impairments. The event was organized in collaboration between the Paphos Deaf Organization, Elena Lazarou, and the Cyprus Resuscitation Council (CyRC), with the voluntary participation of CyRC instructors and the assistance of sign language interpreters. Maria Triantafyllou, Course Director, expressed her satisfaction with the success of the initiative, emphasizing the participants' willingness to learn and contribute. This seminar highlights the importance of equality, inclusion, and humanity, demonstrating that knowledge and a zest for life know no bounds. Plans for similar seminars in other Cypriot cities were also announced.