Women’s Health Care Services

An-Najah National University is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of female students by providing comprehensive, confidential, and inclusive Women’s and Reproductive Health Services. These services focus on awareness, prevention, and access to essential care, promoting informed decision-making, gender equity, and the right to health for all students.

Through An-Najah National University Hospital, An-Najah Medical Clinics, the Deanship of Student Affairs, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, the University provides a broad range of medical services, preventive screenings, and educational programs. These initiatives empower women to take care of their health in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner, ensuring that every student receives the guidance, knowledge, and care necessary to make informed choices about her wellbeing.

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On-Campus Health and Counseling Services

Through the University’s Health-Care Unit under the Deanship of Student Affairs, students have access to qualified medical staff who offer guidance, preventive care, and treatment in women’s and reproductive health. Services include:

• Private consultations on menstrual health, hygiene, and contraception.

• Reproductive health assessments and medical referrals when needed.

• Counseling on family planning, maternal health, and safe motherhood.

• Confidential and stigma-free care respecting privacy and cultural values.

Education and Awareness Initiatives

The University regularly organizes educational workshops, lectures, and awareness campaigns through collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Deanship of Student Affairs, and the Community Service Center.
Key initiatives include:

• Pink October Campaigns promoting early detection of breast cancer.

• Maternal and Child Health Awareness Days led by medical and nursing students.

• Workshops on Reproductive Health, Family Planning, and Gender-Based Violence Prevention in coordination with the Ministry of Health and UNFPA.

• Nutrition and Adolescent Health Seminars promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.

Psychosocial and Emotional Support

The Community Service Center and Department of Psychology provide confidential counseling services that address mental health, body image, reproductive stress, and related issues. Counselors guide students toward healthy coping strategies and connect them with professional healthcare resources when necessary.

Partnerships and Preventive Health Programs

An-Najah University partners with An-Najah hospitals, NGOs, and community organizations to extend specialized reproductive healthcare to students and local residents. These collaborations enable:

• Free screening and awareness campaigns.

• Preventive and diagnostic programs for maternal and women’s health.

• Student volunteering in medical outreach focused on women’s wellbeing.

Preventive Screening and Early Detection

• Breast Cancer Screening Campaigns: Every year, the University organizes awareness activities and facilitates early detection mammography tests in cooperation with An-Najah Hospital, the Ministry of Health, and NGOs.

• Women’s Health Awareness Days: These include free consultations, medical check-ups, and health guidance on issues such as anemia, osteoporosis, and chronic diseases that affect women.

• Community Campaigns: Students and faculty participate in national health campaigns, bringing services and awareness to local communities, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Pre-Marital Genetic Testing: The university’s Medical Analysis Laboratories support premarital screening programs for hereditary diseases such as thalassemia, in line with national public health strategies.

Academic Programs Supporting Women’s Health

• Master’s Program in Family Medicine: This postgraduate program trains physicians to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, with a strong focus on women’s health, maternal and child care, and preventive medicine. Graduates of the program play a leading role in delivering accessible and holistic healthcare in Palestine.

• Elective Course – Reproductive & Family Health: Offered to undergraduate students to provide culturally sensitive education on family and women’s health, maternal care, and preventive services.

• Midwifery Program: A specialized academic program that prepares professional midwives to provide comprehensive maternal and newborn healthcare, emphasizing safe delivery practices, prenatal and postnatal care, and women’s reproductive wellbeing.

• Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine Curricula: These programs integrate women’s health topics into both coursework and clinical training, preparing students to address women’s needs across healthcare settings.

Health and Support Services

• An-Najah Medical Clinics: Provide confidential daily health services tailored to students, with dedicated support for female students.

• Family Medicine Clinic: Offers specialized guidance and care on women’s health issues, including maternal health, preventive care, and counseling.

• An-Najah National University Hospital: A leading referral hospital providing advanced diagnostics and specialized women’s healthcare.

• Medical Analysis Laboratories: Equipped to conduct advanced diagnostic tests, including genetic testing for hereditary conditions (such as thalassemia), ensuring preventive care and informed family planning.

Education and Awareness Initiatives

• Women and Society Research Unit: A dedicated unit that focuses on research, training, and community projects addressing women’s issues, including health, empowerment, education, and social wellbeing.

• Workshops & Campaigns: Covering breast cancer awareness, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, mental health, and family wellbeing.

• Peer-to-Peer Health Promotion: Student volunteers serve as health guides, raising awareness and encouraging preventive health practices.

• Awareness on Infectious Diseases: The university provides educational brochures and cultural materials for students about infectious diseases, including those transmitted through drug injection. However, intravenous drug use is extremely rare in Palestinian society. Likewise, the prevalence of diseases such as HIV and HPV is very low due to the cultural and religious norms that prohibit premarital intimate relations.

• Community Service: Students in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, and Pharmacy actively participate in outreach activities, promoting women’s health in schools, municipalities, and refugee communities.

Related News:

• Exhibition on Midwifery, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing – Organized by the Faculty of Nursing and the Deanship of Student Affairs to raise awareness on women’s health, midwifery, and chronic women’s diseases.
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• Women’s Health Before and After Childbirth – Highlighting specialized healthcare services dedicated to maternal health and postpartum care.
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• Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign – October 2024 – Led by the Palestinian Medical Students’ Association (PMSA) with lectures, awareness booths, and early detection campaigns.
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• Nursing and Midwifery Department Promotes Pink October – A series of awareness sessions and outreach programs during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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• Breast Cancer Awareness Lectures at An-Najah Hospital – Events with oncologists and community leaders to promote early detection.

• Workshops on Women’s Mental Health – Addressing stress, resilience, and wellbeing among female students.

• Student Volunteering in Community Health – Outreach by pharmacy, nursing, and midwifery students in schools and municipalities.

• International Women’s Day Events – University-wide initiatives celebrating women’s empowerment, education, and health.