Sharjah’s Heat Safety Campaign Helps Over 3,300 Workers
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, along with partners from various sectors, are running a heat exhaustion prevention campaign in Sharjah under the theme ‘Your safety is our goal.’ The campaign will continue until August 15.
This initiative has already benefited more than 3,300 workers in construction sites across Al Hamriyah city, Al Dhaid, and Kalba University, as well as Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club and Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club. The campaign offers medical examinations, awareness lectures, symbolic gifts, and first-aid training courses.
The goal is to reach a total of 6,000 workers across different regions in Sharjah. Mohamed Abdul Allah Al Zarooni, Director of the Ministry’s Representative Office in Sharjah, emphasized that the campaign aims to protect outdoor workers during the summer by providing preventive guidance, necessary supplies, and free medical examinations for early detection and treatment of heat-related symptoms.
Eman Rashid Saif, Director of the Health Promotion Department at the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, noted that the initiative reflects the commitment of all partners to improving quality of life and promoting public health. She stressed the importance of cooperation among all relevant authorities to ensure the campaign’s success and provide a safe and healthy work environment for workers.
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Sharjah -: Sharjah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is known for its cultural heritage and hot climate.
Heat exhaustion -: Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by being in high temperatures for too long. It can make you feel very tired, dizzy, and even sick.
Ministry of Health and Prevention -: This is a government department in the UAE that looks after the health of people. They make sure everyone gets good medical care and stays healthy.
Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs -: This is a group in Sharjah that works to support families. They help with health, education, and social issues to make sure families are happy and healthy.
Medical exams -: Medical exams are check-ups done by doctors to see if someone is healthy. They check things like your heart, lungs, and overall health.
Awareness lectures -: These are talks given to people to teach them about important topics. In this case, they are teaching workers how to stay safe in the heat.
First-aid training -: First-aid training teaches people how to help someone who is hurt or sick until a doctor can take over. It includes things like bandaging wounds and helping someone who has fainted.
Government-private sector partnerships -: This means that the government and private companies are working together. They join forces to solve problems and help people, like keeping workers safe from the heat.