Representatives of 51 primary, intermediate and secondary schools participated in the forum.
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recently organised the seventh forum of Health Promoting Schools National Program at Leabaib and Um Salal Health Centers.
Representatives of 51 primary, intermediate and secondary schools participated in this two-day health-promoting event for schools. Identification of obstacles to be overcome in delivering the Health Promoting Schools Program, and knowledge acquisition on best practices to efficiently develop the programme, were the main topics of discussion at the forum where 29 schools were honoured for their commitment to the Health Promoting Schools Programs.
“The Forum, dedicated to the Health Promoting Schools National Program, enabled the exchange of experiences and achievements between different school entities with the purpose of promoting health among students and identifying the different mechanisms to enhance the implementation of basic principles for this initiative. Through this discussion platform, PHCC, as leaders of the Health Promoting Schools initiative in Qatar, were able to identify the strong and weak points of each participant in the programme delivery,” said Afrah Mosa, PHCC School Health Services & Program Manager.
“The Health Promoting Schools National Program forum is a good opportunity for schools to share their experiences in implementing the programme and showcase its usefulness. Additionally, newly enrolled schools can learn helpful practices from the shared experiences of schools that are already members of the Program”, said Habiba Al Kuwari, PHCC Health Promoting Program Coordinator.
After the meeting, the delegation of Abu Haniefa Model School said: “The school has succeeded in implementing a comprehensive programme, ensuring the students’ physical and psychological health, all by exchanging experiences and ideas with the community through communication with parents during Parents’ Council meetings”.
Safeya bent Wahab Primary Schools for Girls have implemented sports activities, social participation, and awareness lectures on obesity and healthy food consumption.
