Community Engagement Program: World Digestive Health Day
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

“When one teaches, two learn” said Robert Heinlein, an American science fiction author, which basically underlines the importance of Community Engagement Programs that are a part of a student’s learning journey. The month of May every year is observed as World Digestive Health Day. Understanding the importance of Digestive health in general well-being, the students [...]

Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments and with the right technique. World Hand Hygiene Day is marked every year on May 5th, to raise awareness on the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of infections. The First-year students (2022 Cohort) from the College of Nursing, GMU celebrated [...]

World Health Day (WHD), was held every year on 7 April, which marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948 and each year it focuses on a specific public health concern. This year the focus was on the journey to achieving Health for All. College of Nursing, College of Medicine, and [...]

Patient Safety Awareness Week is organized with the aim to sensitize and encourage everyone to learn more about healthcare safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines patient safety as “the absence of preventable harm to a patient during the process of health care and reduction in risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care to [...]

As part of community health nursing posting, the 8th Semester BSN Program students conducted a School health awareness Program on the theme of “Promoting Physical & Mental Health”, in Ajman Secondary School, Ajman, 6th March 2023, to promote Physical and Mental Health of Adolescents global priority and act urgently so that everyone has access to [...]

Breastfeeding is an important predictor of the baby’s nutrition, health, and survival. It also plays a key role in their health and development. Breastfeeding is a learned activity as well as a natural act. Mothers and other caregivers require active help to start and maintain effective breastfeeding practices. In commemoration of the 'Breastfeeding Week 2022", [...]

On 18th September 2022, a Mega free Dental & Medical Camp was organized by Thumbay University Hospital in the Al Jurf campus, Ajman.  BSN students of Semester 7, (Year 4) from the College of Nursing participated in this Mega event from 09.00 am to 06.00 pm.  They were involved in screening the public as well [...]

College of Nursing, Gulf Medical University was requested by the Training & Development Centre, Emirates Health Services to conduct a 2 day ‘Preceptorship Development Program’ for 200 EHS nurses to cater to the needs of senior nurses in UAE. The aim of this program is to equip senior nurses to hand hold and guide newly [...]

Gulf Medical University and IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) in a joint venture conducted a session on “First Aid in Emergency Situations” for 18 bus drivers of East Point Indian International School. This session was designed to provide hands-on knowledge on vital skills which will enable them to assist in any emergency situation in [...]

Student Clubs are a great way for students to develop social, educational and leadership skills. Involvement in recognized clubs and organizations at GMU allows students the opportunity to network, represent GMU, take part in the leadership and mentorship program and become engaged in events and service activities both on-campus and off campus. N Vitamin Club [...]