
III Conference on Public Health in Alicante: Health Takes to the Streets of the City
💬 Luis Barcala:
“We appreciate the efforts of dozens of professionals who every year bring healthcare to the streets and promote a healthy lifestyle among the people of Alicante.”
📍 The square near the city hall and the Puerta Ferrisa center became the epicenter of events
Alicante , 4 June 2025 – The III Public Health Conference was held in the Town Hall Square and the Puerta Ferrisa Auditorium , organised by the Alicante-Sant Joan d'Alicante Health Department with the support of the Alicante City Council .
The event became a shining example of how to effectively bring medical knowledge and prevention closer to city residents . Mayor Luis Barcala personally visited the sites where the master classes were held and expressed gratitude to the organizers and medical specialists for the work done.
🩺 Healthcare on the streets: interactive, educational and caring
From 9:00 to 14:00 , Town Hall Square was transformed into an open medical zone , where residents could:
✅ Get individual consultations and take express tests
✅ Visit information stands
✅ Take part in practical seminars on:
- 🍽️ Healthy eating
- ❤️ Maintaining cardiovascular health
- 🧯 First aid
- 🏃 Formation of an active lifestyle
📌 The events were attended by about 50 medical specialists of different specialties from five health zones of Alicante .
🤝 The events took place with the active support of local associations and public organizations , as well as with the participation of the Alicante Blood Transfusion Center , which organized a mobile point for blood donors .
📚 Educational lectures in Puerta Ferrisa: family and community health
In parallel, informative presentations on key topics were held at the internal Puerta Ferrisa venue:
- 👨👩👧👦 Family health at all stages of life
- 🧠 Psychological well-being
- 🏘️ The Role of the Public in Health Systems
- 🔍 Challenges and Prospects for Public Health in the Future
Speakers included primary health care professionals, public health professionals , community representatives and health program users .
🌟 The importance of the conference for the city
The aim of the conference is to improve health literacy , develop healthy habits and strengthen the connection between health care and society .
🎯 Key objectives of the event :
Promotion of healthy lifestyle
Self-help skills training
- Strengthening social responsibility for health
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