MoPH organizes 'Asthma-Friendly Schools' workshop

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has organized a workshop on the Asthma Friendly Schools programme, attended by 77 healthcare providers as...

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has organized a workshop on the "Asthma-Friendly Schools" programme, attended by 77 healthcare providers assigned by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) to government schools to enhance their knowledge and skills to better support students living with asthma.

The workshop included a comprehensive introduction to the "Asthma-Friendly Schools" programme, its implementation mechanisms, and follow-up procedures, along with lessons learned from past experiences.

It also covered key topics such as the causes and symptoms of asthma, identifying and avoiding asthma triggers, the correct use of peak flow meters, and proper administration of asthma medications.

During the workshop, participants were also trained on empowering students with asthma to use their medications and devices properly, alongside training on effectively managing asthma attacks and implementing preventative measures to reduce their occurrence within the school environment.

Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Programs at MoPH, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani, emphasized the importance of the "Asthma-Friendly Schools" programme in enabling schools to provide a safe and healthy environment for students with asthma.