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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Awareness talk on vector control held

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By Badriya Al Balushi — AL BATINAH SOUTH: Feb. 12 - An awareness programme on vector control was organised by the Directorate-General of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources of Al Batinah South Governorate. Titled ‘For the prevention of risk, your safety is important to us’, it was aimed at reinforcing the culture of safety, and the dangers of dealing with chemical pesticides, besides being committed to personal protective equipment and its effects to work-environment related diseases.


The programme was held in cooperation with the Directorate-General of Health Supervision of the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, and Directorate-General of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources of South and North Al Batinah Governorates. It comprised interactive lectures besides distribution of awareness posters to the attendees. The lecture concluded with an awareness exhibition and medical tests that the attendees found beneficial. The programme will announce the ‘Best Awareness Programme’ implemented at the Oman Governorates’ level. The best store for pesticides protection will also be rewarded.


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