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Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- General
- Sharjah 24
Friends for Diabetes Society concludes "The Superhero" programme
The programme was implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority and was sponsored by Gaia Healthcare. The ceremony was attended by Khawla Al Haj, Chairperson of the Friends for Diabetes Society, Iman Rashid Saif, Director General of the Health Promotion Department, along with several government officials and principals from participating schools. Now in its 13th edition, the program ran throughout the academic year starting from September 2024. It witnessed remarkable engagement from students, parents, and educators, with participation from 70 public and private schools across various regions of Sharjah, benefiting over 55,601 students. A total of 1,642 educational workshops were conducted within schools to promote health awareness, in addition to several health exhibitions, school visits, and awareness competitions. A total of 205 creative works, demonstrating students' understanding of diabetes, were submitted and evaluated by specialized assessors. On this occasion, Khawla Al Haj, Chairperson of the Friends for Diabetes Society stated: "'The Superhero' program is not just an initiative—it's a social and humanitarian message highlighting that true heroism lies in awareness, acceptance, and support. Through this program, we aimed to empower children with diabetes and foster a culture of prevention and inclusion within the school environment. The overwhelming engagement we witnessed from students, their families and educators, confirms that investing in awareness is an investment in a healthier and safer future." The event concluded with the honoring of 51 winning students and 12 participating schools, in recognition of their creativity and excellence across the program's activities. The ceremony reflected a strong sense of community involvement and fruitful collaboration between the health and education sectors.
Sharjah 24
6 days ago
- Health
- Sharjah 24
'Friends of Diabetes' concludes "Superhero" program
This initiative was a collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority, sponsored by Ghaya Pharmaceuticals. Notable attendees included Khawla Al Haj, the President of the Friends of Diabetes Association, and Iman Rashid Saif, the Director-General of the Health Promotion Department, along with various school directors. In its thirteenth year, the program ran throughout the school year, starting in September 2024. It engaged students, parents, and teachers, with participation from seventy public and private schools in Sharjah. Over 55,600 students benefited from this program. To promote healthy living, the association organized 1,642 workshops in schools, along with health exhibitions, field trips, and fun awareness competitions. Students showcased their understanding of diabetes through 205 creative projects, which were evaluated by experts. Khawla Al Haj stated that the 'Superhero' program aims to promote awareness, acceptance, and support for children with diabetes. Its goal is to empower children while fostering a culture of prevention and inclusion in the school environment. The program has received positive feedback from students, families, and teachers, indicating that raising awareness can contribute to a healthier and safer future. The ceremony wrapped up by honoring 51 outstanding students and 12 schools that took part in the program. Their talents and achievements were celebrated in a lively atmosphere that highlighted the importance of community support and teamwork between health and education organizations.
Sharjah 24
06-02-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
HPD holds workshop in Health Promoting Schools Prog 2nd session
The workshop aims to introduce participating schools in the second round of the Health Promoting Schools Program, which seeks to create a healthy and sustainable school environment that supports the health of students and faculty members. The workshop also provided a detailed explanation of the program and its various standards in cooperation with partners from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the Emirates Health Foundation, in addition to providing opportunities for interaction and participation through group work sessions and presentations. The program objectives were also presented, which are to provide a comprehensive vision about the Health Promoting Schools Program and its importance, in addition to introducing participants to the standards adopted in the program and how to apply them, and enabling schools to develop practical plans to achieve the required standards. It is worth noting that the schedule for the Health Promoting Schools Program this year includes explaining the criteria, then the self-evaluation phase for schools and preparing the action plan. There will also be virtual follow-up meetings with schools during the coming month of March, in addition to visits that will be organized to support participating schools. At the end of the program, schools will be evaluated by monitoring the evidence and attachments at the end of next May. Iman Rashid Saif stressed that the 'Health Promoting Schools' programme is one of the most important initiatives of the HPD, through which we aim to provide an environment that promotes the health of children and adolescents, and enable them to develop healthy behaviours in order to prepare them for all stages of life, as they are the basis of the development process, and to advance society in a way that contributes to improving the health reality in the Emirate of Sharjah, in translation of the wise visions of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, and their directives on the necessity of preparing schools for a healthy and ideal environment for their students, and working to care for the health of children and adolescents because investing in them is an investment in a bright future.
