As the new school year approaches, Algeria's Ministry of National Education has outlined a series of measures aimed at improving the educational experience for students. The measures, outlined in the ministry's framework document for the 2026-2027 school year, focus on enhancing health and safety in schools. This includes the implementation of a national protocol for hygiene and health security in schools. The protocol aims to ensure that schools are equipped to provide a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
The ministry has emphasized the importance of preventing water-borne diseases, in coordination with relevant sectors, from the start of the school year and throughout the academic year. This will enable continuous preventive intervention and not limit health procedures to just the start of the school year. To achieve this, the ministry will organize a national school health week during the first week of the school year. The event will involve various educational institutions, members of the educational community, parents, and partner sectors.
The ministry has also called for the activation of school health units, known as UDS, and their equipment with necessary equipment. This includes providing dental care services and addressing any issues that may prevent these units from becoming operational. The ministry has urged the acceleration of the opening of new health units and the completion of procedures for allocating necessary financial resources and human resources.
In addition to these measures, the ministry has prepared a schedule for students to visit health units for regular medical check-ups. A program for vaccination operations for concerned students has also been developed, and its implementation will be monitored. The ministry is counting on intensifying health awareness campaigns for students, utilizing school health clubs, and generalizing their creation across various educational institutions.
The framework document also addresses the issue of preventing drugs and psychotropic substances and social ills. It provides for the implementation of a series of measures within the framework of the National Strategy for the Prevention of Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 2025-2029. This includes coordinating with various concerned sectors to intensify awareness and educational campaigns for students.
The campaigns will focus on the risks associated with drugs and psychotropic substances, particularly in middle and high schools. They will also address the issue of the unsafe and excessive use of digital media and social media platforms. There is a need to raise students' awareness of how to use these media responsibly and safely.
The new measures are part of the ministry's plan to improve the quality of education and provide a safe and healthy environment for students. The ministry's efforts aim to promote a culture of health and safety in schools and prevent social ills. By working together with various sectors and stakeholders, the ministry hopes to achieve its goals and provide a better educational experience for Algerian students.
Key points
- The Algerian Ministry of National Education has introduced new measures to enhance school safety and prevent social ills.
- The measures include the implementation of a national protocol for hygiene and health security in schools.
- The ministry will organize a national school health week and activate school health units to provide medical care to students.
