Activity Report: Awareness Campaign in Dhi Qar Governorate I

Date: 05 August 2024
Location: Republic of Iraq, Dhi Qar Governorate – Nasiriyah City – Al-Shamiya District – Al-Shumoukh Area – Near Hayawi Restaurant – Al-Basha Conference Hall
Event: Internal Awareness Campaign

Conducted Activities:

  1. Event Organization:
    • The event was organized at Al-Basha Conference Hall, where the venue was prepared to accommodate participants.
    • The hall was arranged to provide comfort to the participants and ensure good ventilation.
  2. Distribution of Awareness Materials:
    • Brochures and campaign booklets containing important information on healthcare and disease prevention were distributed to all participants within the hall.
    • The content of the awareness materials was discussed directly with the participants to ensure understanding of the health messages.

Main Message:

The event focused on enhancing health awareness among community members. The main message was: “Health is a shared responsibility. Let us join together to raise awareness about diseases, promote preventive measures, and improve healthcare practices to achieve better health for Dhi Qar Governorate.”

Results and Evaluation:

  • Number of Participants: The number of participants was 30 individuals, including women, girls, and youth of various ages.
  • Distribution of Materials: 30 brochures and 30 booklets were distributed, with confirmation that each participant received a copy of the awareness materials.
  • Interaction and Participation: Participants showed clear interest in the topics discussed and requested more information and details about health-related issues.

Recommendations:

  • Increase Interaction: It is recommended to continue organizing awareness activities in comfortable and suitable locations for weather conditions, providing targeted content that responds to community interests.
  • Engage with Beneficiaries: Follow-up on participants’ feedback should be conducted to gather their evaluations and suggestions for improving future activities.

Conclusion:

Despite the challenges related to high temperatures and street protests due to dissatisfaction with local government performance in service provision, the event at Al-Basha Conference Hall was successful in enhancing health awareness among community members. We hope this event contributes to improving healthcare practices and providing important information to the local community.