Student Nurse Who Helped Resuscitate Accident Victim Through CPR Offered Employment

• Merphine Moonga became a hero after saving a man who had been involved in a car accident that claimed the driver's life
• The 25-year-old nursing student performed CPR on the victim until he regained consciousness and was rushed to hospital
• As a show of gratitude, Moonga has been offered a government job, making her the first of four siblings to be employed in her family

A 25-year-old woman has been offered permanent employment after her selfless act saved a life.

Mwebantu reports that Merphine Moonga, a student nurse, became a national hero after she helped resuscitate former footballer Rainford Kalaba.

Driver died in the accident

Moonga was the first to respond to the rescue of Mr Kalaba and performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the scene.

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The former Chipolopolo skipper had been involved in a road accident that claimed the life of the driver. She responded by performing CPR for around 20 minutes until she noticed signs of life in the victim, who has since been discharged from the hospital.

Moonga was given the letter of appointment by Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani.

Saving the victim changed Moonga's life

Beyani praised the graduate for her bravery, and her offer of employment was in line with the presidential directive to employ volunteers.

“It is important to understand that this issue is not about Mr. Kalaba because he is known. It is an issue of a selfless young lady who rose to the demands of her profession under very unusual circumstances,” he said.

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Moonga thanked the Civil Service Commission and the government for the reward and added that saving the life of Mr Kalaba, whom she did not know, has changed her life.

“The opportunity to serve in government will have a great impact on my family, as I am the first of four siblings to be employed in the family,” she said.

Passenger takes control to land plane safely

Briefly News recently reported that a passenger helped land a private plane they were in after its pilot experienced a medical emergency in the air. The pilot, who later died, has since been identified as Duke University professor Joseph Izatt.

In a statement, his school dean described Izatt as an exceptionally thoughtful leader who carefully considered every decision. The passenger was also applauded for his bravery.

Source: TUKO.co.ke