Al-Fajam Inspects Nursing and Health Education Programs
Al-Fajam tours nursing and health colleges; awareness campaign launched against smoking in Al-Shati
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Dr. Hassan Al-Fajam, Director General of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), conducted a field visit to the Nursing College, the College of Health Sciences, and the Shuwaikh Nursing Institute. The visit was part of the Authority’s commitment to continuous on-site monitoring of educational and training institutions, assessing the progress of the educational process, and evaluating the readiness of facilities and available resources.
During the tour, Dr. Al-Fajam reviewed the educational and training environment, as well as the needs of the colleges and the institute, with the aim of enhancing institutional performance efficiency, supporting the development of the education and training system, and contributing to the provision of an inspiring educational environment that meets the requirements of students and academic and training staff.
In a statement, the Authority announced that the visit is part of its efforts to strengthen on-site monitoring, improve the quality of educational and training outcomes, and develop the work environment in line with the Authority’s objectives and strategic directions in preparing qualified national cadres to meet labor market needs.
On another note, the Student Affairs Office at PAAET, in collaboration with the Nursing College, organized a health awareness campaign titled “Turn It Off and Start Healthy,” under the slogan “Today’s Awareness... Better Health Tomorrow.” The campaign took place at the Nursing College and involved participation from several doctors from the Dental Medicine Department of the Capital Health Region, as part of efforts to reinforce the culture of quitting smoking.
Dr. Laila Al-Shatti, Dean of the Nursing College, emphasized that the campaign aims to highlight the phenomenon of smoking and its negative effects, particularly among young people and teenagers. She stressed the importance of informing students about modern products that have recently become prevalent and raising awareness of their risks and impact on human health.
