As students return to school, experts and officials at MoPH, HMC, and the general directorate of traffic call for a focus on road safety

Doha, Qatar: As the new school year begins, experts and officials from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Hamad Medical Corporation s (HMC) Hamad T...

Doha, Qatar: As the new school year begins, experts and officials from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad Trauma Center (HTC), and the General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) are urging all road users to stay focused on road safety, especially due to the increase of traffic from cars, buses, and pedestrians.

Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Hamad Al-Thani, Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Programs Department at MoPH, emphasised the importance of making road safety a daily priority, particularly during the school season. 

Adding, "As we focus on safeguarding our community's health, particularly our children, it is crucial that road safety becomes a part of our daily dialogue. Let us all contribute to a safer start to the school year by adhering strictly to road safety measures."

Lt Abdul-Mohsin Al Ruwaili, Traffic Media Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic, stated that the directorate has prepared a comprehensive plan to manage traffic flow during the school year, as part of its commitment to enhancing and ensuring traffic safety across various areas of the country.