SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Introduction
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3 or Global Goal 3) is about "Good health and well-being" aims to prevent needless suffering from preventable diseases and premature death by focusing on key targets that boost the health of a country's overall population. Regions with the highest burden of disease and neglected population groups and regions are priority areas.
Lebanon following the 2030 vision in SDG3 aims to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all, strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases and ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes. Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Past experiences, attitudes and outlook can all impact wellbeing as can physical or emotional trauma following specific incidents.
Beirut Arab University is determined to progress against diseases, it is pleased and supports people who defeat diseases such as diabetes, cancer, polio, the research they carry out is focused on treating these types of diseases to achieve the necessary help to the community, good health is ideal for sustainable development. The next decade BAU witness various changes for the University with regards to the governance system, excellence in education, academic staff excellence, research excellence, academic and student services, university life, public engagement, alumni and friends’ network, international relations and financial resources. Reviewing and developing the University’s provision of services for student health, wellbeing and welfare.
University Relevant Events
International and Global Collaboration
The President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, signed a three years renewal agreement between Beirut Arab University Life Support (BAULS) with the Vice President International of the American Heart Association Mr. Michael Hulley. The agreement aims to train students according to the guidelines of the International Training Center, in addition to teaching the courses in Lebanon and provide training sites, trainers (Professors), students and the necessary material as per the request of American Heart Association to offer the following courses :
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Cardiac Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
It is worth mentioning that the BAULS at the Faculty of Health Sciences has obtained the accreditation in 2017 from the American Heart Association. The faculty’s accreditation matched the highest international standards of training programs for the individuals who work in the health field, such as doctors and nurses; in accordance with the medical and legal procedures required by the Lebanese Orders, Syndicates and Hospitals.
The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University attained the International Accreditation from The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) based on The International Standards of World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This achievement was launched under the auspices of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad at Hariri building in Beirut Campus.
The accreditation corresponds with the decision of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in the United States of America (ECFMG), which states that the applicant for its professional certificate must be a graduate or student accredited by the World Federation of Medical Education.
The university had started a huge workshop for developing the programs of the Faculty of Medicine, however, several reasons- such as the COVID- 19 pandemic, the economic collapse and the Beirut Port explosion- did not hinder but rather increased the challenges for the Faculty to attain this International Accreditation.
The ceremony took into consideration prevention measures against that COVID-19 Pandemic and was attended by the President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El- Adawi, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon Dr. Yasser Elwi, the Medical Director of Sahel Hospital Dr. Walid Alameh, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Medical Officer at Makassed General Hospital Dr. Mohammad Bader and Dr. Mohammad Hasbini respectively, Acting Chairman of the Board at Rafic Hariri University Hospital Dr. Jalal Natour, General Director of Dar Al- Ajaza Islamic Hospital Dr. Bader Zeidan, Faculty Deans, the Secretary General Dr. Omar Houry, faculty professors, doctors and students.
Research & development is in action for defining the optimal conditions and technologies to decontaminate Lebanese zaatar mixtures through a partnership with the University of Glasgow and Beirut Arab University. Dr. Ian WATSON and Dr. Nada EL DARRA conducted a research on the optimal conditions and technologies to decontaminate Spices under the project “Strengthening Job Creation and Creativity in the Agri-food sector in Lebanon through technology transfer and skills training” funded by Italy and implemented by UNIDO in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon.
Zaatar (Origanum Syriacum) is a traditional edible plant with high demand within Lebanon and in the surrounding Middle Eastern countries. In the age of global trade and high safety measures; decontamination is a critical process to ensure safe Zaatar consumption by reducing the load of microorganisms. Once optimized, the decontamination of Zaatar products will facilitate export market access and international trade for Lebanese zaatar producers.
The agreement of cooperation with The United Nations Industrial Development Organization in the context of the project “Market-Based Construction Skills Training for All” funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Industry in the Lebanese Republic states to establish a vocational training center at BAU – Tripoli campus. The duration of the project is renewable and ends by March 31st, 2020 inclusive.
The agreement with The Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross in Lebanon whose duration is one year renewable states the university’s interest to train students of the Faculty of Health Sciences – specialized in nursing (Tripoli Branch) where ICRC shall provide all the facilities needed to assist the University in achieving its mission in nursing within the Weapon Traumatology Training Center it operates in Dar Al Chifae and Dar Al Zahraa Hospitals”.
BAU Faculty of Health Sciences participation in the 28th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in collaboration with EASO: The Faculty Member Professor Marwan El Ghoch, the Professor in Clinical Nutrition and the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department at the Faculty of Health Sciences delivered a symposium at the 28th European Congress on Obesity that was held in May 2021 entitled:” Understanding Sarcopenic Obesity: The Ignored Phenotype?” Dr. Giovanna Muscogiuri and Dr. Andrea P Rossi.
Agreement and cooperation between BAU and Link University Campus of Italy to exchange resources, human experiences and scientific research for well-being.
National Collaboration
Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, President of the University, and Mr. Wahib Nini, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of Nini Hospital signed a cooperation agreement to train medical laboratory, nutrition and nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Tripoli branch. The agreement states about the cooperation with Nini Hospital in order to provide high quality training basis for students.
The training aims to help students perform their mission according to the program agreed upon with the director of nursing, laboratory director and the nutrition specialist at the hospital provided that a professor from the university conducts inspection visits during the training period to ensure the implementation of the agreed training program and give notes on the progress of the training if any. The training will be supervised by professors from the Faculty of Health Sciences in the required specialties: nursing, medical laboratory and nutrition in coordination with the head of departments in the hospital. It is worth noting that this agreement falls within the agreements recently signed by the university to train students in various medical, health and pharmaceutical fields.
BAU is in solidarity with its citizens for the same reason it has been in charge of making different agreements with local institutions to improve the health of the entire community. Currently with the COVID 19 pandemic, “IRADA” was developed an initiative to alleviate the spread and mortality caused by the virus in Lebanon.
Beirut Arab University represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi signed an agreement of cooperation with the Association of Businessmen for Support and Development “IRADA” represented by its President Mr. Assem Nawam to provide support for the Healthcare Center of the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University , in the first stage, the agreement stipulated the establishment of a "Corona Telephone Clinic", a 24/7 service where IRADA provides three hotlines and the necessary equipment to receive referrals and emergency telephone consultations related to Coronavirus patients by specialists doctors from the university.
In the second stage, an assessment and primary examination center for patients will be established under the name "Corona Field Clinics". They will be consisted from three equipped clinics in the university campus where the university shall bear the responsibility of selecting the medical staff, managing and handling the clinics.
BAU wants to promote a healthy lifestyle and considers that cooperation between institutions is essential in this time of pandemic, health public has been affected by the great demand of people attacked by the covid19.”The health and social situation of the human being in Lebanon has become threatening, especially since hospitals have reached their maximum capacity, and that field clinics shall contribute in facing the virus, which will provide its services freely for everybody through a medical and nursing team from BAU under the supervision of the BAU Health Care Center of the Faculty of Medicine” [9] .
For this reason, in collaboration with IRADA, launched free clinics for corona patients. “The clinics will provide free medical examination and follow-up to patients who do not need hospitalization and can be treated at home by a group of specialist doctors and nurses in field clinics specially established near the intersection of Sports City and Tarik Al Jadidah. They consist of seven clinics fully equipped with their facilities, and a ready ambulance for the Islamic Medical Association to transfer critical cases to Makassed Hospital and Rafik Hariri Hospital”.
For BAU, the well-being of the University community at Lebanon is fundamental, the health risks created by COVID-19 affects the physically and psychological wellbeing. As a consequence of the virus, premature mortality may occur in college students who are not vaccinated.
“BAU concerned about this situation, represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi who signed an Agreement of Cooperation with the Minister of the Public Health Dr. Hamad Hassan and some private universities in Lebanon and a representative from Pfizer to secure a quantity of Pfizer vaccines to vaccinate the educational and administrative staff at the university with the aim to secure a safe return for students, academic and non- academic staff before the Fall 2021”.
The Faculty of Dentistry at Beirut Arab University organized an activity Entitled "Improving the Oral Health of Preschoolers" this activity was prepared and performed by the fifth-year students as a partial fulfillment of the “Community Service” course at Makassed khaled Bin Al Walid (KBWH) Kindergarten. The purpose of this activity is to involve the children in the Oral Health Awareness campaign and to allow them to discover the BAU Mobile Dental Clinic and get to know more about the facilities of the dental office.
The dentists presented a PowerPoint presentation related to healthy activities that affect their oral health like oral hygiene measures, oral habits and appropriate diet. Teachers as well had the opportunity to be exposed to effective treatments they can use in regards to their own oral health and their kids as well.
BAU cares about the professional level of its students in the area of medicine since they will play an essential role for the community, by having a high level of preparation the students can combat the social determinants of health more effectively, reducing health risks of people and contributing to create an optimal health system for this reason an affiliation was made that allows BAU students to be residents in Hammoud Hospital UMC. “H.H UMC Became the basic teaching hospital for medical students from the Beirut Arab University. Medical students from the Beirut Arab University spend 2 years of clinical learning and bedside training at the hospital. In July 2002 a residency program started with the Beirut Arab University promoting the training of a new generation of physicians, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, paramedics, and physical therapists”.
In collaboration with the International Commission of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Physical Therapy Department at the Faculty of Health Sciences hosted 5 days training on rehabilitation of amputees (RAMP). This practical training targeted the senior students of the Department and was divided into one day theoretical revision on rehabilitation guidelines the 26th of November and which was held virtually by trainers from BAU and ICRC, followed by 4 days hands on practical clinical training (30th November, 1st, 2nd, and 6th December 2021). This activity was done in the Physical Therapy Out Patient Clinics (PTOC) and gave the students the opportunity to implement contemporary rehabilitation approach management for peoples with lower limb amputation.
BAU students volunteered in an event hosted by the NGOs Foodblessed and Tahaddi to celebrate mother's day. They helped in preparing and serving lunch for underprivileged families, set up and organize the place and decoration.
Foodblessed is a local hunger relief initiative run by a group of volunteers with a passion and will to fight hunger in Lebanon.
Tahaddi (facing together the challenge of poverty) is a non-governmental organization serving socially vulnerable families and victims of conflict and discrimination, regardless of their nationality, religion or social background.
RCED hosted a meeting of the USAID funded project “Water Project in Lebanon (LWP)” with the municipalities in Central Bekaa including the Union of the Municipalities, and the municipalities of Bwarej, Majdl Anjar, Anjar, Marj, Kab Elias, and Meksse. LWP is a five-year program funded by USAID with the objective to increase access to clean, reliable and sustainable sources of drinking water for Lebanese citizens, and in this way avoid water-borne diseases.
The objectives of this meeting were:
Strengthening and improving service delivery and resource management at the water authorities.
Enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the public water utilities and responding to water issues arising from the influx of Syrian refugees.
Promoting better water governance to assure the long-term protection of Lebanon’s water resources.
Improving private sector participation in water management .
During the interactive meeting, LWP managers and consultants Drs. George Akl, Nabil Amasha, and Marwan Rizkalla introduced to participants the o bjectives and framework of LWP.This was followed by an open discussion on the needs of every municipality through which technical and capital assistance to enhance capacities and upgrade the infrastructure for better services and protection of natural resources were emphasized.
The role of civil society and women as important stakeholders in water management and decision making is stressed. At the end of the meeting participants expressed the need to foster synergies and coordination between the Lebanese government, local authorities, private sector and NGOs towards a more efficient implementation of integrated actions .
As usual every year and a week away of Eid al-Adha, Student Activities Department organized a donation campaign with the title ‘Be part of making a family in need…
Happy this eid’ included the university’s branches in Beirut and Debeyh. Cash, Clothes, toys and shoes were collected and then distributed to needy families.
Workshops of Litani Association of Medical Doctors and Faculty of Medicine at BAU Cancer Cases Study
Aiming at sharing knowledge of new findings and advancement in medical and health care field and services for all community in Lebanon, the Research center for Environment and Development jointly with the Litani Association for Medical Doctors and the Faculty of Medicine, BAU organized several monthly workshops in the academic year 2022. Topics covered were Cancer Study Cases; Bariatric Endoscopy; Carotid Stenting Subarachnoid Bleeding from Diagnosis to Therapy; Kawasaki Disease; Recurrent Orbital Edema & Erythema; Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke; Recent Advancement in the Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms among others.
Prominent specialists and surgeons as well as pharmaceutical and health care experts discussed the various aspects of each of these themes and topics of national and local concern. A range of national and international pharmaceutical companies such as MSD; STADA; VIAVI Med and ACINO who sponsored the events provided the audience with information of recent products.
A Sports-day event took place in the main campus of Beirut Arab University. The event was organized by the committee of Students Activities –Faculty of Medicine to support all kinds of activities and sports. During the event, soccer teams of all levels played against each other, and at the end of the day, the team representing the third-year medical students won the competition.
Many doctors from the faculty staff and people from the local community attended to cheer on the students, and at the end, Prof. Sayyed Soliman and Dr. Bilal Azakir distributed prizes to the members of the winning team and presented them with a trophy.
In frame of the Lebanese community effort and response to Beirut massive explosion that occurred on 04/08/2020. As Beirut Arab University is committed to public engagement and social responsibility during the uncertain times, several initiatives on students’ level were organized hand in hand with more than 150 proud BAU students from all faculties and majors.
After performing a damage survey on affected areas the Student Activities Department In collaboration with different BAU departments, BAU HRC, and social clubs such as the DSC, and the Lebanese Red Cross youth department organized a repair campaign that targeted damaged public schools in Beirut.
In response to the Beirut explosion, the BAU community was mobilized to help NUSANED in conducting value-based needs assessment of the affected areas. Four volunteers from the Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment have been involved for the past week gathering data and supervising repair works. NUSANED is a humanitarian, community-based and volunteer organization, supporting communities based on a non-biased and egalitarian process.
The Nursing Students at the Faculty of Health Sciences – Tripoli Branch have assisted in clearing debris from downtown Beirut – Al Nahar Newspaper Region and Karantina Hospital. Students of the faculty from other departments are helping “Beirut Hope” Association in packing and distributing food items to the families affected by Beirut Blast.
Professor Maha Dankar, a lecturer in the Nursing Department in Tripoli, is organizing and supervising these activities and coordinating the work between students to help needy people and ensure the efficiency of their work.
An Awareness Campaign was launched by the Faculty of Pharmacy organized by Dr. Suzanne Nasser and Dr. Khaled Abdel Galil for enriching the students’ learning experiences and developing their skills in community engagement.
The Campaign targeted Students from Grades 9 to 12 in different public schools distributed in various regions since they are the vulnerable victims of the dangerous drugs abuse such as GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate). Senior pharmacy students used PowerPoint Presentations and interactive discussions to enlighten and spread awareness between the students.
The Faculty of Dentistry at Beirut Arab University moved the mobile clinic to the areas affected by port explosion especially to Karantina area. In cooperation with Beirut Municipality, forty patients were examined during the past two days. The mobile clinic is still performing its tasks and providing free consultations for patients in an initiative from Beirut Arab University to help people affected by the explosion.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University-Tripoli Campus organized an awareness-raising activity entitled "A Healthy Lifestyle during Childhood, a Great Reward in Adulthood", in cooperation with the Health Sector of the Arab Union for Specialized Women. About 150 middle-school students from various Public Schools in Dennieh District participated in this activity.
This Awareness Campaign aimed to fight obesity among children by raising their awareness towards the components of healthy food and the nutrients necessary for the health, growth, and protection against diseases. The activity was held at the Social Welfare Compound in Seer Dennieh and included an interactive lecture given by students of the Nutrition Department at Beirut Arab University, presenting the risk factors that lead to obesity and diabetes, healthy eating patterns and types of sports suitable for this age group.
They also discussed the importance of having breakfast and the need to stick to three meals during the day. The lecture was followed by a game in which the school students were divided into groups to examine their understanding of the information presented to them in an entertaining and informative way. The activity ended with the distribution of prizes to the participants.
The Tripoli Athletic Division organized a Mini Volleyball Tournament. 6 teams participated in men's competition, 4 teams in women's competition and 6 teams in mixed competition from different universities. The local community was invited as part of the public to participate in the event.
A Sports-day event took place in the main campus of Beirut Arab University. The event was organized by the committee of Students Activities –Faculty of Medicine to support all kinds of activities and sports. During the event, soccer teams of all levels played against each other, and at the end of the day, the team representing the third-year medical students won the competition.
Many doctors from the faculty staff and people from the local community attended to cheer on the students, and at the end, Prof. Sayyed Soliman and Dr. Bilal Azakir distributed prizes to the members of the winning team and presented them with a trophy.
BAU held a free ping pong tournament for students, staff, students from other universities, public schools and people from the local community, in which the winner was awarded a prize in the competition. The local community participated as part of the public to encourage the participants [6].
BAU held a Basketball tournament for BAU students, students from universities in Lebanon and public schools, the event took place at Debbieh Campus - Gymnasium, friends and family of the participants, the local community were invited to participate as a public to encourage tournament participants [7].
On Sunday September 21,2017, Beirut Arab University Faculty of Medicine students took part in organizing a Gynecological Cancer Awareness Campaign at Ain El Mreisseh raised by The Lebanese Medical Student International Committee (LeMSIC) through the standing committee on reproductive health including HIV/AIDs (SCORA) and standing committee on public health (SCOPH) in association with Globe-athon.
A team of six students from the MLT department-BAU and under the supervision of the assistant professor, Dr.Salim MOUSSA, had been selected by the MOPH in order to participate in a national competition for the breast cancer awareness campaign 2018. The MLT topic was “Mammogram: the selfie that saves your life”.
During three days from 12 till 14 October, the MLT students were taking the hand of each woman and showing her the importance of breast cancer early detection via mammography in order to save her life. The MLT booth was highly attractive and competitive; more than 600 visitors had stopped at the booth to learn more about mammography, share their experiences with breast cancer and take memorable pictures with the team.
The minister of public health, Mr.Ghassan Hassbani, the former prime minister, Mr.Fouad Siniora, Professor of Hematology-Oncology at the American University of Beirut, Pr.Nagi El Saghir, and the famous Lebanese TV personality, Mrs.Mona Abu Hamze were among the visitors of the MLT booth. Moreover, a special interview with Future TV was taken with Dr.Salim MOUSSA. At the end of the event, a special letter of thanks from the MOPH was sent to the MLT-BAU to express their highly appreciation of the remarkable job made by the team. Certificates of participation were delivered to the students.
the Mass Communication Department students, and the attendance of Dr. Gamal Megahed, the Faculty of Arts hosted an interactive play “Let’s Talk” at the Media Center. The play aims at promoting awareness among the youth of the HIV/AIDS and related issues, as well as means to guard against it and how to deal with people affected by the disease.
The play, entitled “Khallik Salbe”, is produced by the Visual and Performative Arts Society, in collaboration with UNFPA. At the end of the play, a discussion was held with the students, and brochures were distributed to highlight the dangers of the disease.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a worldwide campaign celebrated on the 8th of March that has a goal to advocate women's rights and to make people more aware about female health. The Lebanese Medical Students’ International Committee’s (LeMSIC), Standing Committee on Sexual & Reproductive Health Including HIV/AIDS (SCORA), being part of the Medical Faculty in Beirut Arab University, celebrated IWD.
This IWD was celebrated in our university at a later date than the International women’s known day in order to make a point that IWD shouldn't be celebrated on just one specific day but rather it is an event that should be celebrated everyday as women should be respected, and appreciated on every day of the year. We had stands with different information being available about various topics such as social, health, body image perception, and information was stressed on the importance on self-breast examination, & frequent clinical check up.
We were also joined by KAFA NGO, who introduced itself, and talked about its agenda to pass laws in Lebanon in favor of women's rights. Self defense class was also available in the campaign to teach women how to protect themselves in case they were to get assaulted. This can save their lives in critical situations.
The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University celebrated the International Women's Day (IWD), which is a worldwide campaign. Its goal is to advocate women's rights and to make people more aware about female health.
The Lebanese Medical Students’ International Committee’s (LeMSIC), Standing Committee on Sexual & Reproductive Health Including HIV/AIDS (SCORA), being part of the Medical Faculty in Beirut Arab University, celebrated IWD on at Beirut Campus. Different information Booths dealt with various topics such as social, health, and information was stressed on the importance on women health and frequent clinical check up.
Faculty of Medicine BAU, organized an event under the theme of "Self-Love" aimed for raising donations for pacemakers. The campaign also involved raising of our students awareness about health topics such as cardiovascular disease and hypertension as well as sexual and reproductive health and gender based violence. The event was held at BAU's main campus on 26/2/2019 at the Moltaqa building.
Beirut Arab University Faculty of Medicine incorporated into the Lebanese Medical Students’ International Committee (LeMSIC) have organized a health campaign entitled “Diabetes, Epilepsy and Lung Cancer Awareness “. One in Six of Lebanese people has diabetes. The campaign’s goal and duty are to make the remaining five aware of the diabetic person’s case, symptoms and treatment.
The committee also oriented them about how to test one’s own blood for glucose levels, as well as the normal and abnormal findings. As for lung cancer, the students focused on smoking since it is the major cause of this type of cancer (more than 90% of lung cancer patients are smokers). The Committee has done that through a game: one of the public has to exchange a smoker’s cigarette with a gum cigarette .
University/Strategy/Policy/Procedure
The Arab University of Beirut is recognized for its impressive facilities, beautiful landscapes that stand out, sports facilities and gyms in Beirut, Debbieh and Tripoli branch sites, sports halls and soccer fields. The university regularly holds sporting events involving students, staff, and the local community
The sports halls and soccer fields of BAU can be used by the local community in sports activities that promote the health and well-being of people, these events are free and promoted by BAU to generate a sports culture in the community.
Owing to the value of sports on health, BAU has dedicated several sports clubs. These include basketball, volleyball, handball, archery, chess, Muay Thai, ping-pong, swimming, and Zumba. Find more information about each of these unique clubs.
Basketball: Our basketball teams have won hundreds of championships over the years. BAU’s basketball team is definitely a team you want to join.
Football: Our football team is highly competitive. With the best players on our side, the football team has won many championships over the years. We organize and participate in friendly matches and competitions. These include the annual staff vs. students’ competition and competitions with other faculties and universities.
Volleyball: When you join the volleyball team, you’ll get two privileges. The obvious is that you will get to be a part of this active club. But what you don’t know is that you’ll also have the chance to be trained by the best university coaches in Lebanon. You’ll join and participate in friendly matches and championships in Lebanon and the Arab world.
Handball Men: The men’s handball club is one of the most thrilling and challenging clubs to be on. You’ll experience the joy of winning many national and international competitions. The club is trained by one of the most talented coaches in Lebanon. You’ll also be able to play this great sport which roots back to Roman and French origins.
Archery Club: This club has attracted a large group of students over the years. If you wish to sharpen your skills and focus, join this club. You’ll be trained by professionals in the field and get to perfect your archery techniques. We also participate in a lot of competitions and tournaments.
Chess: If you are into more strategy games, then the chess club is what you are looking for. You’ll compete with other chess players at BAU and outside. You’ll also be able to learn new strategies and techniques. Playing chess can actually spark your creativity and teach you how to think fast and solve problems.
Muay Thai: Muay Thai is a famous form of martial arts. This sport originally emerged in Thailand and expanded to the rest of the world. It is not similar to conventional western boxing and kickboxing. What is unique and interesting about it is that it encourages its players to use four sets of limbs. If you wish to work on your agility and nimbleness, then Muay Thai is the right sport for you.
Ping Pong: If you are more into a fast-paced kind of sport, then the ping-pong club is the right choice. Requiring a lot of movement and agility, this kind of sport is the best for burning calories and staying fit. If you also wish to improve your eye-hand coordination and stimulate your concentration and mental awareness, then you should definitely join this club.
Swimming: When you join the swimming team, you’ll be able to compete in swimming competitions. Our swimmers have obtained many awards throughout the years in sport tournaments. This endurance-building sport is good for a healthy heart and strong muscles.
Zumba: Zumba is a dance that combines rhythmic movements with aerobic exercises. BAU provides Zumba classes with professional coaches. The idea is to encourage students to lead a healthy life, to participate in fun classes, and to overcome stress and anxiety. Students can join these classes anytime.
The university has a gym for students and staff members with free access, for people from the local community BAU charges a monthly fee to access this service however the price of the fee is moderate if the person from the local community is low income. economic resources, BAU offers low prices to these people to contribute to their well-being and health.
Through the Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center (BAUHC) the university offers a variety of sexual health services for students seeking help with sexual issues that directly address their health and well-being. BAUHC, located on the ground floor of the Hariri Building on the Beirut Campus of the Beirut Arab University (BAU).
BAU offers students sexual orientation to take care of their health and well-being, doctors and psychologists who belong to the university are in charge of guiding students and student couples regarding how to have optimal sexual health and responsibly, in turn sessions are held of weekly orientation in general by the university to the students with the purpose of sexually educating the university community.
Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center (BAUHC) – Obstetrics and Gynecology Service
BAU Healthcare Center offers free service in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics for pregnant student women who are in the process of pregnancy and are at high risk of complications and gynecology service to care for the sexual health of students at the university and in this way Contribute to the welfare of the university community. This service is open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every Monday at the Beirut campus, Hariri building, ground floor, health center.
Beirut Arab University wants his students have access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including information and education services in this sense the Faculty of Medicine carried out a study “Assessment of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and awareness among single unmarried women living in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study”, which has as purpose the knowledge readily available among unmarried women aged between 17 and 55. Knowing the massive role of social media nowadays, the messages they present should contribute to enhancing the level of SRH knowledge and redirect attitudes and behaviors of unmarried females in Lebanon.
In the result of the study, it was found that only 8.8% of all participants had adequate knowledge. The highest level of related SSR the knowledge referred to pregnancy (88.0%) and the least to contraception (13.5%). Most connoisseurs’ participants lived in Beirut governorate (13.6%, n = 8) and had reached universities (10.3%, n = 41), but not statistically significant (p value> 0.05). The effect of a previous visit to a gynecologist was not statistically significant in the general level of knowledge (p-value = 0.269).
In the light of the accelerating rhythm of modern life and the increasing needs of university students for support, both psychologically and socially, to be able to better face the stressors and difficulties of daily life, the Faculty of Human Sciences (Psychology Department) proposes the establishment of the Psycho-social Unit at BAU. This unit becomes an inevitable requirement for the welfare of BAU students and staff. Such a step will be a pioneering contribution by BAU among Lebanese universities. The Unit offers counseling services and interventions, including but not limited to psychological, social and educational services for the students. These services are rendered in accordance with world-wide counseling, therapeutic psychological and ethical standards which regulate psycho-social services. The guiding principle for the Unit is nondiscrimination and equality.
Mental health disorders account for 7.4% of the burden of disease, and are now the leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. This paper explores the impact of the attributes of the built environment on mental health. It is difficult to measure mental health, so depression has been chosen to indicate it as the most common form of mental illness and its prevalence is projected to increase and it can be measured.
Depression was assessed in across sectional survey of residents on (n=445) which has been divided into 4 study areas. Each 2 areas have the same socio-economic characteristics and different in urban built environment attributes depending on Hamilton rating scale for depression as instrument to evaluate the severity of depressive symptoms. The attributes of the built environment in those neighborhoods are investigated using geographic information systems.
The results of this research may the anticipated specific guidelines for a healthy urban planning could be anticipated as it indicated to there is a relationship between the attributes of the urban built environment and the severity of the depressive symptoms also Emphasized the possibility of building psychologically healthy cities through urban design.
Beirut Arab University Smoke-Free Campus Policy – Policy Statement
In recognition of environmental tobacco-smoke and nicotine-related health risks, Beirut Arab University intends to provide a smoke/vape free environment for its faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and visitors.
Beirut Arab University Smoke-Free Campus Policy - Policy Principles
Smoking/vaping is prohibited within all University buildings, facilities, grounds, University-owned vehicles, and property leased to or managed by the University with the exceptions of:
Controlled research, or educational, theatrical, or religious ceremonial purposes, with prior approval from the Dean or director responsible for the facility.
Privately-owned vehicles and locations outside of the Beirut Arab University campus perimeter.
Littering the campus with remains of disposable tobacco/nicotine products is prohibited.
Assistance with smoking/vaping cessation for students, faculty and staff is available through the Beirut Arab University healthcare center. Information regarding smoking, vaping, and tobacco use at Beirut Arab University can be found within their Smoking Policy.
Beirut Arab University promotes the campus smoke free to contribute the health and well-being, so it makes it clear in its Smoke Police as it seeks the best for the academic community and staff. In this sense, BAU has taken the initiative to take care of its students and the environment, each decision has the purpose of achieving a smoke-free campus.
Any concerns about and/or violations of the policy will be brought to the attention of the individuals responsible for the operation of the University facility in question and/or the supervisor responsible for the work área.
Beirut Arab University encompasses various open spaces planted with different kinds of flowers, shrubs, and trees that include ficus trees, olive trees, eucalyptus trees, cypress trees, and ieland trees in addition to other trees spread around the University campuses.
Campus green areas are designed to allow for the provision of open spaces for the University community. It is vital that the University designates certain policies and procedures to maintain these spaces and avoid excessive damage. Periodic maintenance activities should be performed on a regular basis to insure the preservation of these open spaces.
The LEBANON’s National Agenda 2021 is in line with SDG 3 of the 2030 Agenda as health is one of the six national priorities of the LEBANON’s Vision. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) is striving to enhance community health by providing innovative and fair healthcare services as per international standards. In addition, MOHAP acts as a regulator of the sector through an integrated health legislative system. The LEBANON is aspiring to create one of the best healthcare systems in the world by the nation’s Golden Jubilee.
Policies and Initiatives
New regulation regarding the code of marketing for breast milk substitute to enhance breastfeeding (2018). The aim of the regulation is to contribute effectively to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. This will be achieved through the coordination of marketing and promotion activities for supplies and products related to infant and young children, and by providing appropriate information for the protection of their health.
National Policy for the Promotion of Mental Health in the LEBANON (2020) .
Roll out of an excise tax on Tobacco (100%), Energy drinks (100%), and soft drinks (50%) in 2020.
Launch of the 3rd phase of ‘Your Health Comes First’.
A mass media awareness campaign focusing on health risks associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages.
