Al-Mahwit:The educational sector in Al-Mahwit Governorate has inaugurated school health activities and programs in several schools within Al-Mahwit City. This initiative, launched on Saturday, aims to enhance health awareness and education among students.
According to Yemen News Agency, the programs are part of a broader cultural and skills initiative supervised by the Ministry of Education and coordinated with the Ministry of Health and Environment. The governorate's educational sector, in collaboration with the Health Office, is implementing these activities to strengthen the partnership between educational and health sectors.
The inauguration took place at Al-Khansa Basic and Secondary Schools for Girls, Al-Tamayouz Basic and Secondary Schools, and Al-Fawz Central School. It featured awareness and educational activities designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for handling emergency situations. The week-long activities focus on first aid training and aim to create a safe and healthy school environment.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Shahithi, Deputy Director of the Governorate's Health Office, highlighted that the program includes sessions on first aid conducted by specialized health personnel. These sessions are intended to foster a health culture among students and improve their emergency response capabilities.
Dr. Khalil Mazaq, Head of the Financial and Administrative Division of the educational sector, emphasized that the health awareness activities aim to reinforce public safety, teach students how to handle accidents and emergencies, and promote personal and environmental hygiene to enhance preventive health measures.
The inauguration event was attended by Ali Qatina, Head of the Education Division; Mutahhar Al-Sha'thami, Deputy Director of the Education Department in Al-Mahwit City; Saleh Al-Kurdi, Director of the School Health Department; along with other educational and health professionals.
