Al Jisr Foundation hosts training programme

MUSCAT: In cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), Al Jisr Foundation hosteda a training workshop for the National Health Nutrition Campaign.

The training programme targeted graduates from the health fields. Youth participating in the workshop attended the training for a week, in preparation for the National Health Nutrition Campaign which aims to change some dietary habits within the Omani society.

The training programme consisted of a number of specialised workshops called “Communication for Behavioural Impact; to Study the Spread of Non-communicable Diseases”. The foundation hosted a representative from WHO, Dr Everlod Hussein, Senior Communication Advisor-Consultant and Dr Samia Al Ghannami, head of nutrition department at the MoH, who stated, “The results of the National Nutrition Survey have shown rapid action to reduce unsatisfactory outcomes of malnutrition, particularly in children under five. We thank Al Jisr Foundation for their valuable contribution in implementation and planning with the MoH and the WHO. Their role and attention has had a great impact on the development of the health sector and to address the prevailing nutritional situation. Al Jisr Foundation is producing remarkable results and establishing new horizons for the concept of a partnership of constructive cooperation with NGOs and international organisations.”

As part of this programme, the foundation provided medical specialists and graduates with the opportunity to enhance their research skills which will enable them to focus on local research development. This will involve them in a unique learning experience, as the matter is relevant to them on a personal level.