First Aid Awareness Training – Genfocus, Al Jurf Ajman
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03
Feb
First Aid Awareness Training – Genfocus, Al Jurf Ajman
Gulf Medical University and IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) in a joint venture conducted awareness session on “First Aid in Emergency Situations” on 3rd February 2024 for 25 workers of Genfocus, Al Jurf Ajman which is a battery manufacturing company. This session was designed to provide hands-on knowledge on vital skills which will enable [...]
01
Feb
First Aid Awareness Training – Pack Art, Al Jurf Ajman
Gulf Medical University and IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) in a joint venture conducted awareness session on “First Aid in Emergency Situations” on 1st February 2024 for 25 workers of Pack Art, Al Jurf Ajman. This session was designed to provide hands-on knowledge on vital skills which will enable them to assist in any [...]
16
Oct
Breast Cancer Awareness at Al Qassimi Women and Childrens Hospital, Sharjah
The Breast Cancer Awareness Program – Pinktober 2023 was celebrated on 16th October 2023 on the Theme – “Close the Care Gap,” at Al Qassimi Women and Children Hospital, Sharjah as a Community Engagement Program, organized by the IV year BSN students 2020 Batch in co-ordination with AQWCH. The focus of our awareness program was [...]
27
Sep
World Alzheimer’s Day, 2023
Old People's Home, Sharjah World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on September 21st to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on individuals and families worldwide. To contribute to this global initiative and align with GMU’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027, which emphasizes social accountability and community activities serving less privileged people, a community engagement activity [...]
18
May
Community Engagement Activity: World Mental Health Month
On the Theme of “Anxiety”, this year’s Mental Health Awareness month is from 1st to 30th May 2023. Anxiety is a normal emotion in all, but sometimes it can get to a point which is out of control and become a mental health issue. Focusing on ‘Anxiety’ during Mental Health Awareness Month will increase people's [...]
11
May
Report on Community Engagement Program: World Digestive Health Day
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“By learning you will teach and by teaching you will understand” is a famous Latin proverb 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 [...]
10
May
Community Engagement Program: World Digestive Health Day
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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 [...]
05
May
World Hand Hygiene Day 2023
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 [...]
07
Apr
Interprofessional Community Engagement Activity: World Health Day 2023
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 [...]
25
Mar
International Patient Safety Awareness Week
Thumbay Patient Safety Week
Thumbay Patient Safety Week
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 [...]