Dr. Hamzeh Al-Zabadi, Dr. Zaher Nazzal and Dr. Amira Shaheen from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, participated in a workshop entitled the “National Strategic Framework for Health Promotion and Education for Palestine” with the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ramallah on 29/08/2012.

Participants were divided in groups in order to discuss different aspects of the Palestinian national health promotion strategic plan. The topics for discussion included tobacco control, promotion of physical activity and a healthy diet, injury prevention, improvement of mental health, improvement of reproductive health and reduction of exposure to environmental health hazards. Following a general discussion, each group presented its suggestions and recommendations.

Dr. Hamzeh presented different strategic objectives related to reducing exposure to environmental hazard. Dr. Zaher Nazzal represented his group and presented on points related to physical activity promotion strategies. Dr. Amira presented ideas related to injury prevention in the national promotion strategy.

Representatives from different sectors attended the meeting, including participants from the MoH, WHO, NGOs, UN, and national educational institutions. All parties agreed to continue to follow the further development and modification of the national health promotion strategy.