Dubai launches campaign to ensure public health during summer

Dubai launches campaign to ensure public health during summer

A Safer Summer campaign to raise public awareness on the importance of taking necessary health precautions will run till the end of August

The campaign also aims to highlight the significance of implementing essential security measures to ensure the protection of residences. — Wam

By WAM Published: Mon 7 Aug 2023, 9:55 PM

Dubai Municipality launched the "A Safer Summer" campaign to raise public awareness on the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season.

The programme, which will run till the end of August, involves educational and awareness events and activities aimed at emphasising the need of adhering to safety and health regulations and supporting related actions. This is in line with the municipality's commitment to social responsibility and its goals of promoting the health and safety of all segments of society during the summer season.

This year's campaign focuses on job safety and taking the necessary steps to prevent risks such as heat exhaustion. Furthermore, the campaign highlights numerous methods to lower the risk of solar damage and protect the body from direct sunlight. The campaign also stresses the importance of public swimming pool and beach safety, safety standards to avoid drowning incidents, and the