Health awareness sessions held for adolescent girls and women in Naifaru

Two sessions were successfully conducted in Naifaru, Faafu Atoll, with the aim of enhancing health awareness and promoting healthy living among adolescent girls and women. These sessions, organized by the Naifaru Women’s Development Committee (NWDC) in collaboration with the island’s health center, were facilitated by representatives from Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital. According to information provided by the NWDC, one of the sessions was specifically dedicated to adolescent girls above Grade 5. The committee disclosed that a total of 30 children participated in this session, which primarily focused on preparing them for physical and emotional changes during adolescence and raising awareness about these changes. Additionally, the second session was specifically aimed at women in the island. A total of 55 women participated in this session, during which important information regarding breast cancer was shared. The NWDC expressed pleasure at acknowledging the support provided by the women for such programs.