منطقة الجوف-جامعة الجوف

Introduction

Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), also known as Global Goal 3, emphasizes "Good health and well-being," a critical component of sustainable development. It underscores the necessity to eradicate a variety of diseases and address numerous persistent and emerging health issues. The goal is also to examine how universities manage specific conditions and diseases, supporting their academic communities. SDG 3 highlights the need for everyone to enjoy healthy lifestyles and well-being at all ages, aiming for a world free from physical and psychological diseases. This can be achieved through high-quality health care systems that offer coverage and protection for everyone.

The interplay between good health and sustainable development is recognized in the 2030 Agenda, which considers the increasing economic and social disparities, rapid urbanization, environmental and climate threats, the ongoing impact of HIV and other infectious diseases, and new challenges like noncommunicable diseases. Universal health coverage is key to achieving SDG 3, eradicating poverty, and reducing inequalities. Action is also required for global health priorities not specifically mentioned in the SDGs, such as antimicrobial resistance.

In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health provides healthcare, public health promotion, and disease prevention. It establishes regulations for the public and private health sectors, oversees their performance, and focuses on research, academic training, and health investment. The healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia has undergone transformations, reshaping healthcare delivery in the country. Jouf University offers a Psychological Support Centre to assist students in achieving a balance of emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. The university provides numerous services, including counseling, health services, medical and emergency care, wellness resources, exercise facilities, sports, and recreation. Wellbeing is a crucial step towards good health. Students have access to various services like confidential mental health counseling, discussion groups, and online counseling options for those preferring not to meet in person. Group therapy is also available for interested students.

3.3 Health Impact
Jouf University aims to provide the entire community and the world to have access to excellent public health, for this reason it has contributed to its students by developing the health unit and health clinic which provide health services so that the academic community and staff are treated for any health problem that occurs either in the academic sessions or outside the sessions. The university also promotes health through wellness through sports events for students, staff and local community, conferences, and campaigns to ensure health, wellbeing and welfare.

3.3.4 Does your university as a body provide students access to sexual and reproductive health-care services including information and education services?
§  Al-Jouf university next to the Maternity and Children's Hospital accredited as a training center
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Maternity and Children Hospital- Al-Jouf, al-jouf university and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) have signed an agreement to start the Saudi post-graduate diploma program in pediatrics. The program, which was recently accredited by SCFHS, will enable the hospital to train and qualify physicians as vice doctor (specialist). Admission to the program will commence at the beginning of 2019, Allah willing, within the provisions stipulated by the agreement. The training program lasts for two years after which the physician will obtain the Saudi post-graduate diploma in pediatrics. The program will contribute to increasing the number of pediatrics specialists in the region and improving the standard of medical services provided to patients. On the other hand, there are agreements between the university and the hospital to provide accompaniment services to students who need advice on maternity issues or help for medical appointments, ultrasound pregnancy, among others.

§  The Department of Laboratories Organizes an Educational Lecture on Urinary Tract Infections in Women
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The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences organized a lecture entitled "Urinary Tract Infections in Women". Also known as urinary tract infection, referring during this to the groups most vulnerable to infection with urinary tract infection. She also noted the prevalence of urinary tract infections in women, explaining the causes and possible symptoms in the patient. Student Nouf Mashhour al-Anzi discussed the tests required to diagnose urinary tract infections. The lecture was accompanied by the distribution of leaflets and brochures.

§  Breast Cancer Awareness Month
https://twitter.com/joufuniversity/status/1716744115524648977?s=12

Al-Jouf University, represented by the College of Medicine, is setting up an awareness booth about breast cancer at the University City, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The aim is to: • Educate about breast cancer, its symptoms, and types • Raise awareness of the importance of early screening • Provide information on prevention methods and ways to reduce the risk of contracting it • Arrange appointments for screening.

§  Jouf University achieves the sixth position among universities in the report of the National Center for the Promotion of Mental Health
https://www.spa.gov.sa/w1734820

Jouf University achieved the "sixth" position among Saudi universities in the initiative to promote mental health in universities, according to the report of the National Center for the Promotion of Mental Health under the Ministry of Health. The Director of the Academic and Student Counseling Center, Dr. Hassan Al-Jalidi, explained that the university has completed activities to enhance mental health, which include main themes aimed at building a balanced personality for the university student, promoting concepts of mental health, and the student care center 'University Counseling Administration' as well as community initiatives in the field of mental health, and academic and research activity in the field of mental health, focusing on risk factors within the university environment. This achievement is a culmination of the university's efforts and its commitment to the counseling and psychological process provided by the university's Agency for Educational Affairs, represented by the Academic and Student Counseling Center.

§  The College of Applied Medical Sciences, Female Students Section, organizes a program on reproductive health
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The College of Applied Medical Sciences, Female Students Section, represented by the Nursing Department, organized a program titled 'Reproductive Health: Maternal and Child Health between the Present and the Future'. This was part of the activities approved by the Dean of Student Affairs, Female Students Section. The event was attended by the College's Vice Dean, Dr. Haifa Al-Saket, along with several vice deans of colleges, department coordinators, faculty members, administrative staff, and students from all colleges within the complex. The activity aimed to: Prepare the students to provide awareness guidance to the attendees about reproductive health, breast cancer, and the method of self-examination of the breast, as well as to educate about proper nutritional health for school children, identify essential nutrients, and guide mothers and children on the risks of malnutrition. In addition, the event aimed to raise awareness about vaccinations for children. Various presentations, educational boards, and brochures were used for this purpose.

§  Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare
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The country provides services through the ministry of Health for pregnant, starts with before, and during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Labor and delivery

Pregnant woman can choose to deliver her baby in a public or private hospital; However, the country has reserved her rights:

·    The right to know the status of the pregnancy, and the due date.

·    The delivery method expected (Vaginal Delivery, Cesarian Section, etc).

·    Allowing you to take straight positions, and not to restrict you to the bed.

·    Asking for her permission before Cesarian Section, not guardian permission needed.

·    Avoid cutting without medical justification, after showing all the options and with her oral permission.

·    Having a supporter during delivery, a family member or a friend unless it effects other patients privacy.

·    Providing her with the needed support from health providers, and respect her right.

Medical Assistance for Reproduction

The Kingdom recognizes the importance of childbearing and the desire of couples to do so, and in appreciation of the need for some cases to treat delayed childbearing, has implemented the Fertilization, Embryo and Infertility Treatment Units Law (Available only in Arabic) to provide services in it in a safe and fair manner and in line with the teachings of Sharia. Visit this page to learn more about the practices in Saudi Arabia related to infertility and its treatment.