RIYADH: Deputy Hail Gov. Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Muqrin attended the closing ceremony of a Ramadan initiative aimed at promoting healthy practices in the region.
The “Your Health in Your Steps” program was organized by Al-Ahli Medical in cooperation with Hail municipality to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Prince Faisal was received by Hail Mayor Sultan Al-Zaydi, and the director general of health affairs for the region, Dr. Farhan Al-Shammari, and during his visit the prince met winners of event competitions offering prize money of more than SR70,000 ($19,000).
The initiative was launched at the beginning of Ramadan and was designed to encourage fitness activities such as walking and group sports.
During the first half of the holy month, Hail Health Cluster implemented 90 volunteer opportunities in health and support services, with 284 volunteers contributing 12,000 hours of their time, said the Ministry of Health.
In addition, a voluntary scheme, titled “Our Fasting is Healthy,” was recently launched at Hail International Airport with the aim of providing health, diet, and awareness services, along with medical examinations for Umrah performers and travelers. The project will continue throughout Ramadan at sites around the city of Hail.
