The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with government, local, and private sector partners, has successfully concluded the 14th edition of the Heat Exhaustion and Disease Prevention Campaign in Sharjah. Conducted over two months across multiple locations in the emirate, this year’s campaign followed the theme “Your Safety is Our Priority.”
The initiative aims to raise awareness about the risks of heat exposure during summer and equip workers with preventive measures to avoid heat exhaustion and related illnesses.
The campaign highlights MoHAP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public health and improving quality of life, in line with the objectives of the “Year of Community.”
The campaign reached over 10,000 workers across more than 13 phases, covering key venues such as Sharjah Sports Club, Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club, Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club, Kalba Cultural and Sports Club, Khorfakkan Cultural Centre, Dibba Al Hisn Cultural and Sports Club, Al Qasimia University Theatre, as well as workplaces including National Paints Factories Co. LTD, Sharjah Cement Factory, ADNOC service stations, and delivery companies.
Activities included multilingual awareness lectures and on-site medical check-ups to strengthen preventive health practices and promote a safe, healthy work environment.
Workers also received a comprehensive range of health services, including eye examinations, blood pressure and glucose screenings, along with preventive, medical, and nutritional supplies. Practical guidance on first-aid procedures and safe responses to heat exhaustion was also provided.
The campaign included field visits to outdoor worksites, educating workers on essential health measures and advising employers on implementing preventive protocols to ensure workplace safety. More than 10,000 workers directly benefited, while virtual awareness campaigns reached over half a million people through digital platforms.
This year, the initiative expanded to target new groups, including female factory workers, support staff, gas station workers, delivery drivers, police personnel, engineers, inspectors, and families, equipping them with vital knowledge to mitigate heat-related risks and reinforcing MoHAP’s mission to protect public health.
Mohammed Abdullah Al Zarooni, Director of MoHAP’s Representative Office in Sharjah, stressed that the campaign, running annually during summer months, represents a humanitarian and strategic commitment to protecting workers from the dangers of heat exhaustion, which he described as a national responsibility.
He underlined that the initiative embodies the UAE’s approach of placing human well-being at the centre of development and promoting shared responsibility among government and private institutions. This collective effort, he said, fosters a healthy culture, enhances quality of life, and provides safe and sustainable working environments for all.
(Inputs from WAM)
