In line with its ongoing commitment to serving the community and promoting health awareness among its members, Jouf University, represented by the College of Nursing, organized an awareness event titled “Quality Food... The Beginning of a Healthy Life” in collaboration with Bayt Al-Thaqafa (House of Culture) in Al-Jouf.
The event targeted elementary school students with the aim of increasing their awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition and its role in building a strong body and mind while promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The event featured a variety of interactive booths and educational activities presented by nursing students under the supervision of faculty members. 

The activities covered topics such as the components of a balanced meal, the importance of hydration, healthy eating habits, and the harmful effects of fast food and soft drinks. In addition, the program included educational competitions designed to instill positive dietary practices among children in an engaging and enjoyable way.

On this occasion, His Excellency Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, President of Jouf University, emphasized that the university places great importance on fulfilling its social responsibility through awareness and health initiatives. He stated that this event reflects the university’s approach of investing in health awareness and knowledge as fundamental pillars for building human capacity and advancing community development.

He added that the university continues to support its health colleges and empower them to play a key role in serving the community through specialized campaigns and programs targeting all segments of society, recognizing their vital contribution to achieving sustainable development and building an educated, healthy, and responsible community.

Meanwhile, Prof. Abdulkarim Al-Sharari, Dean of the College of Nursing, explained that this initiative comes as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to achieve one of its strategic objectives, namely “Enhancing quality of life and public health.”

He noted that such awareness programs contribute to improving health behaviors, strengthening preventive culture, and aligning with national goals to build an informed and responsible society.

Participants in the event expressed their appreciation for the university’s efforts, highlighting the positive impact of these activities in reinforcing healthy habits among school students and encouraging them to adopt balanced nutritional practices that contribute to promoting public health awareness across the community.