Ulsan Ulju-gun Public Health Center Receives Ministerial Commendation for Excellence in Suicide Prevention

On the 8th, Ulju-gun Public Health Center was selected as an outstanding institution at the ‘Suicide Prevention Day’ ceremony held at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, and received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.

This ceremony was organized to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). At the ceremony, commendations were awarded to outstanding local governments, organizations, and individuals in various social sectors who contributed to protecting the preciousness of life and suicide prevention.

Ulju-gun Public Health Center was recognized for its contribution to suicide prevention among local residents and the spread of a culture that respects life, and received a commendation on this day.

Ulju County Office.

The health center made efforts to detect high-risk groups for suicide early through training life keepers and operating a visiting Mind Relief Bus, and created a suicide prevention environment by improving the sales methods of charcoal briquettes and restricting access to pesticides.

Additionally, as a region-specific project, it operated the ‘Ulju Mind Health TV’ channel to contribute to improving social awareness related to suicide, and promoted various projects such as focused management of single-person households and the Life Love Healthy Village project, focusing on reducing the suicide rate among local residents.

An official from Ulju-gun Public Health Center said, “Taking this award as an opportunity, we ask all members of the local community to take responsibility as life keepers and show great interest and participation in suicide prevention,” and added, “We will continue to take the lead in creating a safe and happy Ulju-gun.”

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