In an effort to improve healthcare accessibility and promote preventive health measures, Mizan Aman Health Sciences College has launched a new Community Health Outreach Program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Public Health, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world health challenges by actively engaging students and faculty in community service.
The program includes free health screenings, disease prevention awareness, and mobile clinic services in rural and underserved communities. Faculty members, alongside students from the Family Health Post Basic Degree and Health Extension Diploma programs, are leading efforts to educate local populations on key health issues such as maternal and child health, nutrition, sanitation, malaria prevention, and infectious disease control.
Dr. [Name], Head of the Public Health Department, emphasized the significance of this initiative:
“This outreach program is an essential part of our commitment to public health. By integrating fieldwork into our academic programs, we equip students with hands-on experience while directly improving the health outcomes of the communities we serve.”
The program has already reached over 500 residents across multiple districts, providing essential services such as blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, vaccination drives, deworming campaigns, and hygiene education sessions. Moreover, special attention has been given to maternal and newborn health, ensuring that pregnant mothers receive critical prenatal care advice and postnatal support.
Moving forward, the college plans to expand this initiative by partnering with regional health offices and NGOs to enhance healthcare access for vulnerable populations.