NGU is one of the 17 universities around the world that was selected by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) to become a hub for the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. NGU is a hub for SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being which aims at ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
Consequently, over 2019, NGU has done several efforts to promote SDG3. According to the published article on UNAI website, the Health Sciences schools at NGU empower its students to extend their medical services to those who are in need, NGU has had a positive impact on both students and the population the university serves. The university also provides hands-on experiences for students throughout their academic life. In addition to the training medical students receive, they have been exposed to the health care system. This exposure was mainly through,
– Medical Convoys in underprivileged areas.
– Dental checkups to children in orphanages.
– Adoption of an abandoned public hospital in a less privileged village and renovated it to provide medical services.
– Collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Egypt in a campaign for blood donation and awareness campaigns on breast cancer
– Continuous promotion of research topics on sustainability and resilience.
– Participation in several events on health issues held in Egypt and abroad.
Read the full article on UNAI website here.