INABIE benefits over 1,300 students in a Comprehensive Health Fair held in Cotuí, as part of its policies to promote student well-being nationwide. The event took place at the Liceo Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal, benefiting students from various educational centers in the area.
This fair is part of the well-known Wellness Route that the National Institute for Student Welfare (INABIE) has implemented to reach students across multiple provinces. The program focuses on providing comprehensive health care to improve the physical and emotional conditions of young people, a fundamental step to ensure optimal development in the classroom.
Preventive care and comprehensive services offered
During the fair, general medical check-ups, nutritional evaluations, and health promotion activities were carried out. In addition, guidance was provided on healthy habits, disease prevention, and self-care. The services not only cover the physical component but also consider psychological and emotional aspects, understanding health as a comprehensive good.
Impact in Cotuí and national context
That INABIE benefits over 1,300 students in Cotuí represents a significant advance in the coverage of public health programs aimed at the school population. Official data show that comprehensive health is a priority on the Dominican educational agenda to improve the performance and quality of life of thousands of children and adolescents.
Historically, Cotuí has faced challenges regarding school health and access to basic services, and this fair confirms the institutional commitment to overcoming those gaps. INABIE, through these actions, contributes to reducing health inequality and promotes comprehensive well-being as a right for all students.
Testimonials and official perspectives
Representatives of INABIE highlighted the importance of these fairs and announced the continuation of the Wellness Route to reach other vulnerable communities nationwide. Local authorities acknowledged the positive impact on the educational community, mentioning that good health is key to learning and the prevention of absenteeism.
Comprehensive health as an axis for student development
Public health experts consulted point out that the expansion of fairs like these is essential to tackle common health problems at school age, such as malnutrition, visual problems, and contagious diseases. Likewise, they appreciate that INABIE benefits over 1,300 students, demonstrating a replicable model aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health.
Meanwhile, parents and teachers celebrated the initiative, emphasizing that the commitment to comprehensive health directly impacts social well-being and the training of citizens with a better quality of life.
Ongoing commitment to school health
The fair in Cotuí demonstrates how INABIE benefits over 1,300 students to guarantee not only access to education, but also to health care that dignifies and empowers Dominican youth. This effort adds to other programs that seek to integrate education, health, and nutrition as pillars of comprehensive development.
The deployment of these fairs reiterates the importance of maintaining coordinated actions between public institutions and the educational community to cover the fundamental needs of children and adolescents, thus ensuring a better future for coming generations.
