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‘Walking for Better Health’ initiative draws in more than 200 participants

Friday, 17 April 2015

The Ministry of Environment and Water in cooperation with the Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Foundation for Ambulance Services, recently organized the ‘Walking for Better Health’ walkathon that took place at Khor Al Mamzar, Dubai. Drawing in more than 200 participants, the event was developed to complement the ‘World Day for Physical Activity’, and the ‘World Health Day.’

During the opening, H.E. Engineer Saif Al Shara’, Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and 
Livestock Affairs, Ministry of Environment & Water, underlined that the event embodies the 
ministry's commitment to promote health awareness among the members of the community, and 
consolidates social responsibility among individuals and the general public with regards to health
 awareness, and encourages persons to adopt healthy lifestyles. H.E added that the ministry is 
keen to raise public awareness on the importance of eating balanced food and follow proper
 physical activities. The initiative also aims to build a generation that is fully aware of the health
 benefits of regular physical activities.
 Participants walked beside Al Mamzar beach till Al Mamzar Beach Park. Ministry staff,
 representatives of major institutions from the Government and Private Sector, students, and
 individuals participated in the event. Representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and
 Community Development, the Ministry of Education, the Emirates Volunteer Association also
 joined the ‘Walking for Better Health.’
At the end of the event, H.E Al Shara’ honored the institutions who participated in this initiative.

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