MOBILE UNIT HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITY IN MFC: HEAT WAVE MANAGEMENT

 Last Thursday 3rd of August took place the "Heat wave Management" health promotion activity in the Multifunctional Center for Refugees (MFC) for Arabic speakers.
 
Extreme heat or heat wave is a period of unusual and uncomfortable hot weather that could negatively affect human health. The aim of this activity is to increase awareness about health risks and prevention and management of possible health hazards related to heatwave.
 


Next "Heat wave Management" health promotion activity will be: 
 
Thursday 10th of August
11:00h
For Farsi speakers
Multifunctional Center for Refugees (MFC)
Kapodistriou 2, Athens
 
Everyone interested is invited to participate!

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