A Model Healthy City In Hawalli Governorate

Ali Al-Asfar, Governor of Hawalli, and Acting Governor of the Capital, reiterated the commitment to transforming Hawalli Governorate into a fully integrated, healthy city during the first coordination meeting with members of the Healthy Cities Office. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of life and combat chronic diseases within the community, reports Al-Jarida daily. Governor Al-Asfar urged swift completion of the necessary tasks after registering Hawalli Governorate as a health governorate, emphasizing that the proliferation of healthy city concepts across Kuwait would promote health awareness and encourage lifestyles conducive to well-being, thereby positively impacting public health.

Acknowledging the voluntary efforts of Kuwait-loving groups, Al-Asfar credited their contributions to the registration of 12 health zones in Hawalli and the capital governorates. He expressed gratitude to the members of the Healthy Cities Committee for their distinguished role in facilitating the integration of these cities into the Healthy Cities Network. Dr. Amal Al-Yahya, head of the Healthy Cities Office at the Ministry of Health, highlighted the significance of expanding the number of healthy cities, affirming Kuwait’s dedication to individual well-being and community development.

She underscored Kuwait’s commitment to global health standards and the importance of participating in international forums to promote the Healthy Cities Initiative, advocated by the World Health Organization to improve quality of life and achieve health for all. The meeting addressed various topics concerning the establishment of the Hawalli Health Governorate, emphasizing collaboration with the Healthy Cities Office. Attendees included Adel Al-Aslawi, Director of the Hawalli Governor’s Office, and Secretary Tariq Abdul Rahim.

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