# First aid awareness initiatives in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/first-aid-awareness-initiatives-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-10-13T09:18:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Public first aid awareness initiatives in Romania have expanded through various regional events. In late September 2026, the ‘Maratonul Resuscitării’ (Resuscitation Marathon) was scheduled for Pitești, featuring over 60 medical professionals and SMURD volunteers to teach cardiorespiratory arrest response techniques to the public.

By mid-October 2026, activities marking World Resuscitation Day included a large-scale flashmob organized by the Romanian Red Cross at the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, involving over 70 volunteers. Additionally, the SMURD Foundation held a second edition of the ‘Resuscitation Marathon’ in Sibiu, where more than 80 medical professionals and emergency responders provided practical training on using automated external defibrillators and managing airway obstructions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Resuscitation awareness events held in Bucharest and Sibiu

Events in Bucharest and Sibiu are marking World Resuscitation Day through flashmobs and practical first aid training sessions to promote life-saving emergency response skills.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-marks-world-resuscitation-day-with-public-training-events

### 2026-09-20: Resuscitation Marathon to host first aid training in Pitești

The second ‘Maratonul Resuscitării’ will be held on September 26, 2026, in Pitești, offering free public training in first aid and resuscitation techniques led by medical professionals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/resuscitation-marathon-to-host-first-aid-training-in-piteti

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