DEWA and Dubai Health Authority host lecture on Corona virus

Dubai, UAE; 22 August, 2013: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has presented a lecture on the corona virus known as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, to inform DEWA staff about it, and further promote the overall health and welfare of DEWA's women employees.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sawsan Al Nahhas, and Dr. Riyad Khan, and covered the symptoms caused by the virus as well as ways to prevent infection, particularly in the wake of several cases occurring across the GCC region.

“DEWA consistently launches health and social initiatives to promote awareness amongst DEWA's staff on the importance of maintaining good health and prevention against diseases. DEWA also organises several awareness programmes and initiatives covering various subjects, to further empower employees in various fields,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications at DEWA.