Al-Hodeidah:The Health and Environment Office and the Education Sector in Al-Hodeidah Governorate have initiated the Health Awareness Week activities under the slogan "Health Ambassadors." This initiative is part of a broader cultural and skills program being implemented in schools across the governorate.
According to Yemen News Agency, the program, which lasts for a week, is aimed at both male and female students in the districts of the governorate. It focuses on instilling sound health awareness and providing students with first aid skills and practical applications for handling emergency cases and offering initial assistance to the injured.
During the launch event in Zabid District, Dr. Ali Al-Haddad, Director of the Health and Environment Office in the governorate, highlighted that the program is a collaborative effort between the health and education sectors. The goal is to spread health awareness among students, who play a crucial role in transferring such knowledge and practices to their families and communities.
Dr. Al-Haddad emphasized that the program seeks to simplify health information and relate it to practical application in a way that is appropriate for the students' ages and needs. The Health Week includes training on the basics of first aid, injury management, handling emergency cases, as well as raising awareness about personal hygiene and disease prevention. This equips students with practical knowledge and skills to protect themselves and provide first aid to others when necessary.
