On the occasion of marking World Health Day (April 7th), the City of Pula, in cooperation with its partners, organizes educational workshops and lectures for secondary school students, which will be held at Pula Youth Centre, Giardini 2.
The program is intended for students of 3rd and 4th grade secondary schools, with the aim of strengthening health literacy, raising awareness of the importance of caring for reproductive health and encouraging a responsible attitude towards their own health.
Tuesday, 7 April
12:00 – 12:45
Lecture Protection of reproductive health
Contractor: Patronage Service of Istrian Health Centers
The lecture will cover basic information on the preservation of reproductive health, responsible behavior and the importance of preventive examinations and care for one’s own body.
13:00 – 13:45
Lecture Everything you wanted to ask about intimate hygiene (and you were ashamed of it)
Managers/mentors:
Tamara Brgić Mickov, mag. med. technon. and Nensi Obradović, mag. med. technon. - teachers of the profession, Medical School Pula
Presenters:
Aurora Kostić (5.a) and Eldan Mimić (5.b)
Intimate hygiene is often seen as taboo, but it is the foundation of reproductive health. Understanding your body is the first step towards maturity and responsibility. By learning about the biological differences between the male and female organism and adopting simple habits, such as using cotton underwear, avoiding aggressive chemicals and regular hygiene it is possible to effectively prevent infections and inflammatory processes.
The organizers are the City of Pula, Medical School Pula, Istrian County Institute of Public Health, Patronage Service - Istrian Health Centers and Pula Youth Centre.
