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Sharjah - Raising awareness to prevent diseases and encouraging more people to adopt healthy lifestyles are the key focus of activities.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

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Published: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 10:42 PM

With 2020 being a year of preparations for the next 50 years, Sharjah has charted out a comprehensive plan that aims to maintain the emirate's reputation as "an oasis of healthy life", officials and industry leaders announced on Wednesday.
The Health Promotion Department (HPD) of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, along with its associations, revealed a host of new initiatives that will be implemented this year.
Raising awareness to prevent diseases and encouraging more people to adopt healthy lifestyles are the key focus of activities. "This year's programmes rely on new, innovative awareness methods to reach all society segments and age groups," said Iman Rashid Saif, director of the HPD.
Strategic efforts will include conducting more field visits and strengthening the health department's presence in major events and festivals, Saif added. "The department is doing its best to maintain Sharjah's reputation as an oasis of healthy life."
Among the initiatives announced were the 'Hilal Al Seha' for Ramadan the 'health and tourism' drive that will focus on nutrition in partnership with dining outlets.
Other events include a 'walking hour'; a short film competition; a health conference; and a forum where the latest research on joint and bone diseases shall be revealed. Breastfeeding Friends Association will also carry out more than 20 initiatives, including workshops and a ceremony to honour nursing mothers.
afkarali@khaleejtimes.com


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