15 OCTOBER 2018

Shaki hosts zone meeting within the framework of the 8th Azerbaijani Youth Forum

On October 12, 2018, was held zone meeting within the framework of the 8th Azerbaijani Youth Forum in Shaki.

The event held at the Shaki State Drama Theater was attended by the representatives of various government bodies, city authorities, active youth from Gabala, Oghuz, Sheki, Gakh, Zagatala and Balakan.

The forum aimed at enhancing role of youth in developing their society and country was focused on ensuring healthy development for all youth.

Speaking at the event, methodist-physician of the Public Health and Reforms Center (PHRC) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan Latafat Dadashova spoke about the steps taken to ensure special care for human health in our country, prevent diseases, improve the quality of medical care and treatment of patients.

She gave detailed information about the main causes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and noted that, PHRC regularly organizes awareness-raising events at educational institutions both in the capital and in the regions, younger generation is informed on negative impacts of harmful habits, the main risk factors of NCDs.

In a discussion following presentations by experts, questions of the participants were answered.

The full text of the news is available in Azerbaijani language.