Dhamar:The Education Sector in Dhamar Governorate has launched a health awareness and skills development program aimed at school health ambassadors. This initiative is a collaboration between the Education Sector and the governorate's Health and Environment Office.
According to Yemen News Agency, the two-week program targets selected schools with the objective of raising health awareness among students and equipping them with skills necessary for handling emergencies. The curriculum includes topics such as personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, infectious diseases, safety, security, and first aid.
Ali Al-Amadi, Deputy Head of the Education Sector in Dhamar, expressed that the initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation between the education and health sectors, allowing students to foster healthy practices within their families and communities.
Dr. Sultan Al-Haijana, Health Education and Media Officer at the governorate's Health Office, emphasized the importance of coordination in creating a generation that is aware of proper health practices. He noted that this aligns with promoting safe school environments and developing skills for emergency response and community service.
Meanwhile, School Health Officer Khaled Bajah underscored the role of school health programs in enhancing students' practical abilities and their sense of responsibility toward community health. Bajah pointed out that the program delivers health information in a simplified and practical manner, tailored to the students' ages and needs, thus enabling them to protect themselves and offer basic assistance to others.
