Ibb:A three-day training course for school health officials from the Al-Dhihar and Al-Mashannah districts in Ibb province began on Monday, with 80 officials participating. The initiative aims to enhance practical skills and awareness in first aid, disease and epidemic prevention, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency response in schools.
According to Yemen News Agency, the course is organized by the Education Sector in collaboration with the provincial health office. Deputy Governor for Health Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Al-Mutawakkil, emphasized the critical role of school health in societal protection and preventive healthcare. He highlighted the importance of schools as platforms for health awareness and the promotion of preventive practices among students.
Dr. Al-Mutawakkil pointed out that training school health officials is essential for improving their ability to manage emergencies, recognize early signs of illness, and prevent infection spread, thereby safeguarding students and supporting the educational process. He urged the implementation of the course outcomes into practical measures and emphasized the need for coordination between the health and education sectors to ensure sustainable school health and awareness programs.
Provincial Education Sector official Mohammed Al-Ghazali lauded the initiative and stressed the significance of investing in school health awareness to protect students. He acknowledged the critical role of school health officials as liaisons between health, educational institutions, and the community, impacting over a million students province-wide. Al-Ghazali also commended the efforts of the health office and encouraged participants to apply the acquired skills and knowledge, highlighting the importance of joint efforts to tackle health and educational challenges amid the country's ongoing aggression and blockade.
Director of the Provincial Health Office, Dr. Najib Al-Kamel, remarked that the course is a reflection of national and religious responsibilities to enhance health awareness in schools and improve disease and emergency prevention and response. He highlighted the necessity of developing participants' skills in raising awareness about infectious and common diseases for epidemic control and student protection.
Furthermore, Director of Health Education, Dr. Essam Al-Makramani, underscored the role of school health in fostering a generation knowledgeable about sound health practices. He described the training as pivotal for reinforcing prevention and ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment. Dr. Al-Makramani called for the continuation of awareness and training programs to meet health needs in schools and ensure adherence to preventive guidelines.
The opening event was attended by School Health Director Mohammed Al-Ma'lamah, epidemiological surveillance trainer Dr. Abdulhakim Al-Adaini, and Director of Al-Saeed Educational Complex in Ibb, Faiza Al-Baadani.
