27 MAY 2016

Awareness raising activities to mark World Digestive Day for PHRC employees carried out (PHOTO)

For employees of the Public Health and Reforms Center an awareness raising session marking "29 May, the World Digestive Day" was held on May 26, 2016.

The event started with a presentation by doctor-dietitian Narmin Ismayilova, who stressed out the importance of proper nutrition for health status of population. During the session a round table discussion was held and different aspects of children's feeding practices, unhealthy foods, obesity and adequately selected diet, the importance of physical activity and balanced diet for people aged over 45 years have been discussed.

The event was carried out in accordance with of “The Strategy of combating non-communicable diseases for 2015-2020 years in the Republic of Azerbaijan” and with the respective MOH “Action Plan”.

You can see the photos from the event here. 

The full text is available in the Azerbaijani language.