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.

3.3.6 Does your university as a body have a "smoke-free" policy?
§  Jouf University's Smoking Control Regulations.
Jouf University's Smoking Control Regulations
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Jouf University has implemented stringent no-smoking regulations across its campuses, demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff. The regulations strictly prohibit smoking in all indoor facilities, including academic buildings, libraries, laboratories, and administrative offices. This policy extends to all outdoor areas within the campus boundaries, encompassing courtyards, parking lots, and recreational areas. The university's commitment to a smoke-free environment is aligned with broader public health initiatives and aims to reduce the risks associated with secondhand smoke exposure.

To ensure compliance with these regulations, Jouf University has undertaken several measures. These include the installation of clear signage throughout the campus, indicating no-smoking zones and reinforcing the policy's guidelines. Additionally, the university has established designated smoking areas located at a safe distance from main campus activities, providing an alternative for smokers while maintaining the health and comfort of the non-smoking community. Educational campaigns and support programs are also regularly organized to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and to assist those who wish to quit. The university's enforcement of these no-smoking regulations reflects its dedication to fostering a healthy learning and working environment for everyone on campus.

§  You are stronger without smoking.
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Stemming from Jouf University's commitment to social responsibility and in support of the Kingdom's efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle through combating smoking, the Department of Internal Medicine at the College of Medicine has set up an educational booth on the dangers of smoking and ways to quit. This initiative is located at Prince Mutab bin Abdulaziz Hospital and is part of a campaign aiming to reach and educate more than 10,000 smokers.

§  Al-Jouf University Launches a Campaign to Educate Students on the Harms of Smoking
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The Dean of Student Affairs in charge of Jouf University, Dr. Hazza Al-Fuwaihi, today launched the campaign "University without smoking". The campaign includes all faculties, while Dr. Al-Fuwaihi inaugurated an exhibition accompanying the campaign and a residence at the Hayat Health Club, in cooperation with a combat clinic, in the presence of a number of deans of faculties, students and university employees. The two-week campaign aims to educate students about the harms of smoking.

§  «Non-smoking University» launched in all faculties of Al-Jouf University
https://www.al-jazirah.com/2013/20131116/ln51.htm

The Dean of Student Affairs-designate, Dr. Hazza Al-Fuwaihi, has launched the "University Without Smoking" campaign, which is planned to extend its activities to all faculties of the University. The exhibition accompanying the campaign, which was held by the Hayat Health Club, was inaugurated in the presence of a number of deans of colleges and a group of students and employees of the university to raise awareness of the harms of smoking and in cooperation with the Anti-Smoking Clinic, while the activities of the campaign witnessed a large turnout of students who did not hide their desire to learn about the real risks that follow falling into this scourge. It is noteworthy that the campaign will extend over two weeks and hopes to contribute effectively to the awareness of students, as explained by the supervisor of cultural activity at the Deanship of Student Affairs Bashir Al-Salmani, who also stressed that the campaign directly targets the students of the university through awareness of the harms of smoking and various events, which were represented in a mobile exhibition and attractive awareness publications that will be distributed to all colleges through field visits, in addition to open discussions that centered on how to eliminate the phenomenon of smoking among The university students, while announcing the competition for the best design on the fight against smoking, the Deanship allocated valuable prizes.

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§  Campaign on the harms of smoking and drugs at Jouf University
https://www.al-jazirah.com/2014/20140709/fe9.htm

In continuation of the program «Smoking and drugs are two sides of the same coin» implemented and supervised by the Deanship of Student Affairs at Jouf University, which aims to educate university students about the harms of smoking and drugs and develop their health, social and moral aspects, Jouf University Summer Club «Upscale with Ethical» in cooperation with the Anti-Smoking Clinic has established an intensive awareness campaign through the establishment of an integrated pavilion that included a set of means and guidance tools, and a number of targeted leaflets and brochures. The pavilion was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. Nayef Al-Muaiqil. The Dean of Student Affairs explained that the university has been committed for years to organizing many campaigns and programs in the field of anti-smoking, and the summer club is a suitable opportunity for such campaigns targeting students and youth of the region.

§  The Harms of Drugs and Smoking
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The Harms of Drugs and Smoking is held at Al Jouf Plaza for three days, within the activities of Jouf University Summer Club under the slogan "A Vital Community".

§  No Smoking Warning Ads
https://www.ju.edu.sa/fileadmin/Deanship_of_Student_Affairs/book/Deanship1436.pdf

The student affairs Committee of the Deanship of the Deanship Student Affairs hang warning Ads to confirm the prevention of smoking in the campus, these have been posted as advertisements in all sites and colleges of the University.