BAU’s Health Outreach Programme
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) is committed to promoting good health and well-being through community outreach programmes, free medical days, health awareness campaigns, voluntary blood donation initiatives, and student volunteering activities. Through its Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, health-related academic programmes, university colleges, and community service units, BAU extends its educational and professional expertise beyond the campus to serve local communities and support public health priorities.
BAU collaborates with healthcare institutions, public health authorities, blood banks, charitable associations, and community organizations to deliver health outreach programmes addressing preventive healthcare, early detection, healthy lifestyles, maternal and family health, cancer awareness, and access to medical advice. Student volunteering is an integral component of these initiatives, enabling students to apply their academic knowledge, develop professional and interpersonal skills, and contribute to community health and well-being. Students from medicine, nursing, pharmacies, medical laboratory sciences, and other relevant disciplines participated in free medical days, voluntary blood donation campaigns, health awareness events, and preventive health initiatives in collaboration with academic staff, healthcare professionals, and community partners. Through these activities, BAU promotes experiential learning, teamwork, social responsibility, and a culture of volunteerism while extending the University’s health education and community service efforts beyond the campus.
Free Medical Days and Community Healthcare Services
BAU conducts health awareness and education activities for community members, women, children, and school students. These initiatives promote preventive healthcare, encourage early detection of health conditions, and improve access to reliable health information. Examples of these initiatives include the following free medical days and community healthcare activities:
Sixth Free Medical Day – Al-Salt : The Faculty of Medicine organized its sixth free medical day in Al-Salt in collaboration with the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations – Jordan/BAU (IFMSA-JO/BAU), the Development and Community Service Unit, and the Odai bin Hatim Al-Ta’i Charity Association. The initiative brought together university representatives, healthcare professionals, and student volunteers to provide medical services and consultations to members of the local community. It demonstrated BAU’s commitment to community-based healthcare and cooperation with local organizations to address health needs.
Free Medical Day – Zarqa: Zarqa University College participated in a free medical day organized at the Usrat Al-Jundi Association in cooperation with local health authorities and community partners.
The initiative involved academic staff and students from medical laboratory sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. Activities included blood pressure and blood glucose measurements, medical and nursing advice for mothers and children, pharmaceutical consultations, and health guidance on preventing chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Medical consultations and advice were also provided in areas including general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, physiotherapy, and nutrition.
Voluntary Blood Donation Campaigns
BAU promotes voluntary blood donation as an essential component of community health and humanitarian service. Through cooperation with blood banks and healthcare institutions, the University encourages students and staff to contribute to maintaining blood supplies for patients who require transfusions, Examples of these initiatives include the following blood donation campaigns:
Blood Donation Campaign – Faculty of Business : The Faculty of Business organized a blood donation campaign in cooperation with the National Blood Bank of the Ministry of Health, the Development and Community Service Unit, and the University’s Health Insurance Unit.
The campaign engaged members of the university community in a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting patients requiring blood transfusions and promoting voluntary donation as a socially responsible practice.
Blood Donation Campaign – Irbid University College : Irbid University College organized a blood donation campaign in cooperation with the Blood Bank. Academic and administrative staff and students participated in this initiative to support blood supplies and raise awareness of the importance of voluntary blood donation.
Health Awareness, Prevention and Early Detection
BAU supports community health education and awareness activities that encourage individuals and families to adopt healthier lifestyles, recognize potential health risks, and seek appropriate medical advice, Examples of these initiatives include the following health awareness activities:
Health Awareness Day on Early Detection of Breast Cancer Raises awareness of breast cancer prevention, early warning signs, and the importance of early detection through community health education.
Family Health, Family Planning and Breast Cancer Awareness Promotes family health, family planning, and breast cancer prevention through community awareness and health education.
Breast Cancer Awareness with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation Supports preventive healthcare by raising awareness of breast cancer screening, prevention, and early detection.
Family Planning and Safe Contraceptive Choices Engages midwifery students in promoting reproductive health and informed family-planning choices through community health education..
Personal Hygiene and Preventive Health Outreach for Children Engages nursing students in educating schoolchildren about personal hygiene and preventive health practices.
Caesarean Section and Post-Operative Care Awareness Provides women in the local community with health education on caesarean procedures and post-operative care.
“Little Nurse” Health Outreach for School Students Introduces schoolchildren to healthy habits, personal hygiene, dental care, and basic health awareness.
Supporting Disadvantaged Communities and Inclusive Access to Health
BAU–Princess Taghrid Institute Cooperation for Persons with Disabilities
Provides disadvantaged people with diagnosis, rehabilitation and community-based health and well-being support. 3.3.2-Health outreach program
Comprehensive Measurement and Diagnosis Center
Provides persons with disabilities and families with diagnosis, psychological counseling and well-being support. 3.3.2-Health outreach program
Community Coordination to Improve Services for Persons with Disabilities
Supports rehabilitation, inclusion, family support and well-being for disadvantaged people in the local community.
Supporting Refugee and Migrant Communities
BAU recognizes the importance of equitable access to health and well-being support for refugees and other vulnerable populations. Any activity reported under this category should be supported by public evidence of a health-related outreach programme delivered to refugee or migrant communities.
The BAU–UNHCR Higher Education Alliance for Refugee demonstrates the University’s engagement in supporting refugee students. However, it should be included as evidence for this health outreach category only if the relevant public documentation also demonstrates health promotion, health services, psychosocial support, or another qualifying health and well-being activity for refugees.