Amran:The education sector and the Health and Environment Office in Amran governorate have initiated a school-based health awareness program across schools in the region. This initiative aims to enhance health awareness among students, educate them on communicable diseases and prevention methods, and curb the spread of such diseases within the community.
According to Yemen News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Al-Houthi, Director of the Health and Environment Office in the governorate, emphasized the significance of implementing health awareness programs in schools. He highlighted their crucial role in fostering a culture of health and promoting preventive practices among students, which in turn helps protect the school community from communicable diseases and reduces transmission risks.
Dr. Al-Houthi noted that schools are pivotal settings for instilling sound health concepts in younger generations. He pointed out the important role teachers play in educating students about the causes of diseases, their spread, and prevention methods, while encouraging healthy daily practices.
Additionally, Abdulrahman Al-Imad, the official in charge of the education sector in the governorate, stressed the need to integrate health and preventive topics into educational activities and curricula. He explained that this would enhance students' awareness and understanding of disease prevention and maintaining public health. Al-Imad also emphasized the importance of continued coordination between health and education departments for systematically implementing awareness programs, thus strengthening the role of educational institutions in disease prevention and promoting healthy practices.
