Abu Dhabi on Thursday launched its first Festival of Health as part of a major drive to champion well-being and encourage the public to adopt better lifestyle choices.
Under the key initiative – introduced by Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre in partnership with the Department of Health – a host of family-friendly activities are being held across the emirate this month.
Citizens and residents alike are being invited to take part in free fitness sessions, nutrition workshops and well-being consultations at the series of community events.
It is part of a broader push putting the health of the capital under the microscope and encouraging people to play their part in efforts to reduce lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
The Abu Dhabi government unveiled its Healthy Living Strategy last week to help people live longer, heal
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