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Ruler Of Sharjah Instructs For Establishment Of Clinics In 127 Schools Across Sharjah |
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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has instructed for the establishment of 127 clinicsinschools across Sharjah. To be set up in kindergarten, middle and secondary schools, the clinics will be equipped with necessary equipment and supplies to ensure that emergency and general health care needs of students are met.The facility will additionally conduct awareness sessions for parents and other activities. During a phone-in interview onAl-Khat Al-Mubasher on Sharjah TV, a live programme which is simultaneously broadcasted on Sharjah Radio and TV,Her Excellency Aisha Saif Al Ameen, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Educational Council, said:“His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi’sinstructions complimentthe appointment of 127 nurses for school in Sharjah.Under the new initiative, the nurses will undergo training at the University Hospital to enhance their skills in providing quality healthcare by the beginning of the academic year 2013. Furthermore, nurses from the Eastern Province will be provided accommodation during the training to save them the effort ofdaily travel. “The Sharjah Educational Council has developed a comprehensive annual strategy for managing the school clinics. The Department of Health Care Administration, which was set up within theSharjah Educational Council, will monitor the performance ofthe clinics in addition to the progress of students to ensure that quality healthcare is offered to students.” Her Excellency the Secretary General expressed her gratitude towards His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his keenness in providing a conducive educational environment for students in the emirate. Part of on-going initiatives to enhance education in Sharjah, the establishment of the clinics will help improvephysical and mental healthof students, therefore, enhancing theiracademic and co-curricular performance.
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