DUBAI (WAM)
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) organised a training workshop targeting healthcare workers in the public and private sectors.
The training aimed to assess the growth of children under five years old to early detect potential health issues related to malnutrition, including overweight, obesity, wasting, and stunting.
The workshop focused on equipping parents with the necessary support and interventions to address these concerns promptly.
The event, the second of its kind under the Child Growth Monitoring Programme, is part of the Ministry's ongoing initiatives designed to train healthcare providers in both the public and private sectors.
The workshop was attended by Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, and Nouf Khamis Al Ali, Director of the Health Promotion Department at MoHAP.
It was also attended by Nouf Khamis Al Ali, Director of the Health Promotion Department at MoHAP, as well as a number of healthcare providers from the government sector, including Emirates Health Services, Dubai Health, Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. This is in addition to Hospitals from the private sector, including Burjeel Hospital, Medcare, NMC Hospital and University Hospital Sharjah.
Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, said, "The training workshop on monitoring the growth of children under the age of five is part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance community health and improve the efficiency of our health system. It aligns with our commitment to the National Nutrition Strategy 2022-2030. We've seen great involvement from healthcare providers, and it's just one of many steps we're taking to enhance the skills of our health staff. By bringing them up to speed with the latest in paediatric care, we're really investing in the health of our future generations. We're committed to keeping up these efforts to ensure the best possible healthcare for all kids.”
Nouf Khamis Al Ali said, “The Ministry of Health and Prevention is ramping up its efforts to establish surveillance systems and ensure early detection of potential health issues in children, such as malnutrition.”
She stressed that early intervention is crucial for the proper health and development of kids. “We really appreciate the involvement of all healthcare providers in this area,” Khamis added.
In October, the Ministry organised a training workshop for health workers in the UAE focused on collecting and analysing data concerning the growth of children under the age of five.
The event aimed to establish a unified national data collection system. It trained participants to examine and analyse the current nutritional data for this age group and to contribute to developing solutions for any identified challenges.