Day of the Health Department March 19 is the "Day of the Health Department."

Oberbergischer Kreis. The action day was initiated by the Robert Koch Institute to make the important work of health departments more visible in protecting the population.

This year's motto is: „Diversity for Health“. It emphasizes the broad professional scope of health departments as well as the diversity of people for whose health they are committed every day.

On this occasion, the health department of the Oberbergischer Kreis invites all citizens on March 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM to the Forum Gummersbach. With a central information stand in the shopping center, the health department aims to engage directly with people on-site – in an everyday and personal manner.

In addition to a variety of informational offerings, there will also be opportunities to participate in exciting activities related to health topics.

Topics at the booth:

Dental health
Healthy nutrition
Vaccination consultation
Hand hygiene
Addiction and prevention
Drinking water and bathing water
Further information on the tasks of the health department

Informational materials and flyers on all topics will be provided.

"Health protection is teamwork and concerns us all," said Ralf Schmallenbach (Head of Health, Youth, and Social Affairs at the Oberbergischer Kreis).

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