Sharjah24: Muhammad Al Zarouni, Director of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Health and Prevention in Sharjah, revealed that the Ministry and Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs announced, on Wednesday, the launch of a campaign to prevent heat exhaustion and diseases in Sharjah, under the slogan “Your safety is our goal”, in its 13th edition, with the aim of raising health awareness among all members of society, of the dangers of high heat. The campaign targets workers in particular and will include all cities in the Emirate of Sharjah.
The director of the representative office of the Ministry of Health and Prevention in Sharjah added that the campaign, which continues during the summer period, includes field tours of construction sites and educational awareness lectures to deliver health information to different segments of society and of all nationalities.
Al Zarouni added the campaign focuses on correct behaviours and raising awareness of the health risks of heat exhaustion, and ways to provide a safe work environment. The campaign provides free medical examinations such as blood pressure, diabetes, and vision tests, in addition to free eye glasses for workers who need them, and cold beverage.
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