His Excellency prof. Mohammed bin Ahmed Alkanhal, the Acting Executive President of the SFDA, inaugurated the activities of prevention week against poisoning during the 14th to the 20th of Thulqida, 1428H, which equals the 24th to the 30th of November, 2007, in Madareem Crown ( Alfahad Crown formerly). The celebration was introduced by Dr. Abdulmuhsin bin Humaid Alruhaimi, the Director of Researches and Publishing Department, and started  a recitation of Holy Quran verses. Then, prof. Alkanhal announced the emblem of the week .. '' Inattentiveness…. Might Kill'' and addressed his speech through which he welcomed the attendants and focused on the concern of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques government towards citizens health and safety in this flourishing country, also he shed lights on the necessity of educating people about best methods to prevent piospning. Moreover, he praised the continuous efforts of the drug sector in the Authority and its employees and their concern toward developing awareness about health, especially what is related to drugs and other similar products.
After that, His Excellency prof. Saleh bin Adullah Bawazir, the Vice President of Drug Affairs, delivered a word in which he revealed the statistics of poisoning during year 1427H, and that children are the most vulnerable group in community to poisoning. Also, he stated that one aim of this educational week is teaching adults about how to protect their children against poisoning and at the end; he thanked d. Alkanhal for sponsoring the celebration and the attendants for their visit. Then, his Excellency the Executive President cut the band and launched the artistic exhibition that accompanied the week activities and at last; all attendants were welcomed to have dinner.