Awareness workshops target students to implement continuous healthy lifestyles
This forum is part of the 'Together in Mutrah for a Continuous Partnership' initiative, stressing the integration between institutions and entities concerned with health and development, and achieving the principle of community partnership to develop a healthy and aware society.
This forum includes a series of training workshops and awareness lectures over five days, involving health institutions, community organisations and volunteer teams to inspire students to follow healthy lifestyles and promote early prevention.
On the first day, a team from Khoula Hospital and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority conducted a first aid workshop, where students were trained on rapid response methods and dealing with injuries and emergencies.
This forum will continue on the second and third days with awareness seminars on chronic and genetic diseases, oral and dental health, food safety and nutrition, with the participation of specialists from Al Nahdha Hospital and Al Mina Health Centre. As well as, implementing a discussion on child protection in collaboration with the Oman Women's Association in Mutrah, and a lecture on the importance of pre-marriage screening in collaboration with Al Nahdha Hospital, to promote early screening and family planning. The forum delivered skill workshops for first cycle students to develop their health and behavioural skills.
On the fourth day, participants will visit the Hospitality Institute in Mutrah, consisting of a lecture on healthy nutrition and a 'Little Chef' event. As well as, an educational workshop on smoking and its harmful effects, to raise awareness regarding the significance of stopping harmful habits.
The forum will conclude on its fifth day through a lecture on psychological first aid, an Oman Colours Workshop, and honouring participants and supporters to appreciate their contributions to be the successful forum.
The forum offered health corners provided by numerous contributing entities. They consist of tests for chronic diseases, psychological and behavioural consultations. Besides a corner on elderly care and children's rights, to promote health culture among students and their families.
Abdul Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al Kharousi, Deputy Wali of Mutrah, confirmed the great significance of community partnership and constructive integration between various health, community and voluntary institutions as a cornerstone to achieving sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life. He explained that implementing the Mutrah Summer Health Forum follows the 'Together in Mutrah for a Continuous Partnership' initiative. It aims to unite efforts, gathering specialists and those interested in health and development, to be a source of exchanging experiences and health awareness. Thus advancing a conscious, healthy and cohesive society.
He indicated that this event expresses the vision of the Wali Office to promote positive values and behaviours in young people, founding prevention and early health education, to raise generations able to practice a healthy and balanced lifestyle that benefits the individual and society.
The Deputy Wali of Mutrah praised the efforts of institutions, entities and individuals who contributed to this forum's success. He confirmed the achievements reflect the spirit of cooperation and cohesion and effective community partnership. He remarked on excellent initiatives that enhance Mutrah as one of the most progressive cultural and healthy wilayats within the nation. He encouraged joint efforts to work together to fulfil the community aspirations and achieve the purposes of sustainable development.
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