Amman, Aug. 11 (Petra) -- The "My Health in My School" initiative signed a memorandum of understanding with pharmaceutical company MS Pharma on Tuesday to strengthen health awareness programs in Jordanian schools.

The initiative operates in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health's School Health Directorate, the Ministry of Youth, the Ministry of Social Development, the Jordan Food and Drug Administration, and the House of Representatives Health Committee.

The partnership aims to develop and implement health awareness programs targeting students, teaching staff and parents, covering a wide range of health issues including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental health, diabetes, chronic diseases, healthy nutrition, respiratory illnesses, disease prevention and the safe use of medication, among other topics relevant to students and the school community.

Initiative chair Alaa Zoubi said the partnership with MS Pharma represents an important model of cooperation between national initiatives and the pharmaceutical sector, noting that building a healthy society starts in schools and that raising health awareness among students supports prevention, early detection and proper management of health issues.

MS Pharma's regional director for the Middle East, Gandhi Yacoub, highlighted the company's role as a national partner in supporting initiatives with lasting impact, stemming from its commitment to social responsibility, adding that the partnership aligns with the company's priorities in advancing the healthcare sector.

Initiative director Abeer Jallad said the memorandum adds a valuable dimension to the initiative's programs, particularly in specialized health education within schools.

She added that the initiative would include a series of lectures, workshops, awareness activities and medical days throughout the school year, in cooperation with specialists and partner entities, to ensure that accurate health information reaches students, teachers and parents.

Separately, "My Health in My School" initiative signed a memorandum of understanding with Arab Engineers Medical Company to serve as a strategic partner in implementing growth curve screening standards for students during the current academic year, covering public and private schools participating in the first season of the Model Healthy School Award for 2026-2027.

Under the agreement, Arab Engineers Medical Company will conduct student growth curve screenings using specialized equipment, providing accurate indicators of weight and height and supporting early detection of growth problems, obesity and malnutrition, in line with the initiative's goals and the award's standards.

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