New measures to enhance well being, well-being in Dubai faculties

Authorities in Dubai are taking additional measures to advertise wholesome lifestyle and diet selections in non-public faculties.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed an MoU, aimed toward enhancing the well being and well-being of scholars, faculty workers and fogeys.

Policies, requirements and pointers for health-related facets in faculties will probably be up to date on a periodic foundation. The plan additionally consists of the implementation of initiatives and consciousness programmes associated to wholesome lifestyle, bodily exercise and correct diet.

The settlement, which was signed on the sidelines of the Arab Health exhibition, focuses on offering well being and psychological assist for college kids with particular wants in specialised centres and academic services.

It additionally covers 9 areas of assist within the illness prevention system and the dedication of each events to deal with any emergency well being instances.

The DHA will supervise the coaching of healthcare personnel akin to medical doctors and nurses in non-public faculty clinics, in addition to medical screening programmes, vaccinations and early detection of continual illnesses.

“Health security in schools is a shared responsibility between the authorities and all relevant stakeholders and families. Children should have a conducive environment at school and at home for their overall wellbeing and in order to achieve academic success and excellence,” mentioned Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, the DHA’s Director General.

“The MoU with our colleagues at the DHA reflects our shared commitment and dedication to ensuring the health and safety of our students and all members of the educational community as a top priority,” added Aisha Abdulla Miran, the KHDA’s Director General. 

DHA signed an MoU with the @KHDA at #ArabHealth. The MoU goals to reinforce the prevention system, foster a wholesome local weather, and enhance the standard of life in non-public faculties in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/uuwSNCXxf4

— هيئة الصحة بدبي (@DHA_Dubai) January 31, 2024

Our DG Aisha Miran attended the signing of an MoU with DHA to advertise wholesome lifestyle and diet selections at Dubai faculties. Her Excellency additionally thanked the devoted groups inside the faculties for his or her efforts to enhance the standard of life of scholars in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/qZFgQbQbFV

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) January 31, 2024