Ministry of Health and Prevention Wins Best Federal Initiative Award for Early Childhood Reading Program

UAE, November 30, 2016 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention and Avoidance has won the most effective federal effort award for promoting very early childhood analysis program during an event in Abu Dhabi led by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Ministry was one of the 45 people and organizations recognized over their assistance for the government's Year of Reviewing campaign. The event was held as part of the nationwide 45th National Day events.

Dr. Hussein Abdel-Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention Assistant Field - Health Centers and Clinics, got the award in support of the Ministry. Dr. Al Rand expressed his gratefulness for the honor presented on the Ministry, adding that the government entity is one of the leaders and major supporters of the public efforts to grow a culture of reading in the UAE.

Dr. Al Rand mentioned the Ministry's My First Book campaign launched in partnership with the "Kalemat Group. The campaign seeks to advertise love of reading and knowledge amongst youngsters at the earliest stages in accordance with the objectives and purposes of the 'National Strategy for Reading out 2016-2026.' Under the program, the Ministry already distributed 5,000 bags with books to mothers who brought to life their firstborns in 60 select health centers.

"Under the guidance of our leaders, we are positive that reviewing will certainly become a way of life in the UAE come 2026 based on the purposes of the 'National Strategy for Reading.' We at the Ministry has actually been launching unique efforts to promote reading in local communities, including 'Pulse Reading,' 'E-Library,' 'Mobile Library, and 'Electronic Research Bank,' among others," Dr. Al Rand added.