A series of innovative training programs aimed at teaching children about health and disease prevention has been launched. These courses include activities such as making soaps and herbal bags.
This initiative, the first of its kind, is a collaborative effort involving the government, hospitals, schools, businesses, and media to promote health education for children and minors across various sectors.
“We will establish children’s health education stations in multiple districts and schools,” said Dr. Chen Haiyan from Zhongshan Hospital, a leading organizer of the program. “These stations will provide education for minors and their families on mental and physical health, offer guidance on scientific sports, and promote a healthy lifestyle.”
Dr. Chen added, “Our team has been involved in health education for 10 years. We have developed cartoons, comic books, videos, and online and offline courses to promote health among children. We also train young medical professionals in health education, which is more challenging than many people realize.”
The Shanghai Health Commission is encouraging medical professionals to participate in health education. Shanghai is the first city in China to include medical professionals’ contributions to health education in their evaluation system. The city also hosts competitions and awards to recognize their efforts.
In addition to young medical professionals, top medical experts are also involved in scientific education. Dr. Ge Junbo, a cardiologist at Zhongshan Hospital and an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has established a health education base in Yangpu District. This base aims to collaborate with the local government to develop effective educational methods to raise public awareness about science and health.