MoHAP Enhances Heat Exhaustion Prevention Campaign For Sharjah's Outdoor Workers

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, along with government, local, and private sector partners, are continuing their heat exhaustion prevention campaign in Sharjah. The campaign, themed "Your safety is our goal," will run until 15th August.

This initiative has reached over 3,300 workers at construction sites in Al Hamriyah city, Al Dhaid, Kalba University, Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club, and Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club. It aims to benefit a total of 6,000 workers across various regions in Sharjah by offering medical examinations, awareness lectures, symbolic gifts, and first-aid training courses.

Mohamed Abdul Allah Al Zarooni, Director of the Ministry's Representative Office in Sharjah, emphasised that the campaign is designed to protect outdoor workers during the summer. It provides preventive guidance, distributes necessary supplies, and offers free medical examinations and health consultations for early detection and appropriate treatment of heat-related symptoms.

The initiative highlights the strategic role of government-private sector partnerships in promoting public health. It is part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen collaboration and enhance the quality of life for workers and residents in Sharjah. Al Zarooni highlighted that the campaign seeks to enhance coordination among various entities to achieve its goals effectively and foster a culture of healthy practices.

Eman Rashid Saif, Director of the Health Promotion Department at the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, noted that this initiative reflects the commitment of all partners to improving quality of life and promoting public health within the community. She emphasised that cooperation among all relevant authorities is crucial to ensuring the campaign's objectives are achieved efficiently.

Comprehensive Strategy

The campaign also aims to advise employers on protecting workers from heat exhaustion while recognising their efforts during the summer months. It focuses on protecting workers from heat exhaustion and fostering a healthy culture of sound behaviour. Saif stressed that providing workers with a safe and healthy work environment is essential.

This initiative showcases how strategic partnerships can enhance public health efforts. By working together, these organisations aim to create a safer environment for outdoor workers during the hot summer months in Sharjah.

With inputs from WAM