Health & Wellbeing Outreach

An-Najah National University is deeply committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of Palestinian communities through a diverse portfolio of outreach initiatives, community programmes, and volunteer-based interventions. These efforts reflect the University’s mission to promote equitable access to healthcare, raise awareness on preventive health practices, and support the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of all members of society.

The University’s outreach strategy integrates academic expertise, student engagement, and community partnerships to deliver tangible health benefits across Palestine. Activities focus on a wide spectrum of wellbeing dimensions — including hygiene and sanitation, nutrition and food safety, family planning and maternal health, physical activity and sports, and healthy aging. Through field visits, mobile clinics, medical days, psychosocial support sessions, and educational workshops, An-Najah University helps foster healthier, more informed, and resilient communities.

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Key Implementation Arms

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Through its departments of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Allied Health, the Faculty leads mobile clinics, free medical days, and preventive health campaigns in marginalized and rural areas. Students and faculty members provide medical consultations, laboratory tests, and awareness sessions focusing on hygiene, chronic diseases, reproductive health, and mental wellbeing.
 

Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty contributes to nutritional health and food security by educating local farmers and families on healthy diets, safe food production, and zoonotic disease prevention. It also organizes workshops on sustainable nutrition, food processing, and animal health in partnership with local NGOs.
 

Sports Facilities

An-Najah University’s modern sports facilities play a vital role in promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among students, staff, and community members. The facilities regularly host sports tournaments, physical fitness programmes, and awareness events on the importance of exercise for physical and mental wellbeing. They are also used for inclusive activities that encourage participation from women, youth, and persons with disabilities, reinforcing the University’s commitment to community health through active living.

Community Service Center

The Center implements community-based outreach programs that integrate volunteer students with local communities, including refugee camps and underserved neighborhoods. Activities cover health awareness, psychosocial support for women and children, home rehabilitation for persons with disabilities, and hygiene campaigns in schools and public spaces. Its main initiatives include: Psychosocial and Social Support Program , Housing Reform Program , Elderly Care Program.
 

Student Health Associations

Student volunteers play an instrumental role in organizing health campaigns, blood donation drives, nutrition workshops, and awareness days addressing issues such as diabetes, smoking cessation, and women’s health. Their efforts build leadership and civic responsibility while serving the broader community.
 

Health-Care Services

The University’s Health-Care Services extend preventive and curative support to students, staff, and community members, ensuring access to primary healthcare, mental-health counseling, vaccination programs, and first-aid training. These services form an essential part of the University’s health promotion infrastructure.

Impact and Outcomes

Through these collaborative efforts, An-Najah National University has delivered hundreds of outreach sessions across Palestine, engaging thousands of residents, schoolchildren, and vulnerable groups. The University’s integrated model of teaching, research, and service has become a national example of how higher education can directly improve health and wellbeing — in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.

Highlights & News

• Free Screening Campaign for Early Detection of Diabetes and Prostate Cancer — An-Najah National University organized a community health campaign offering free medical tests for early detection of diabetes and prostate cancer. 

• Nursing and Midwifery Department Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness through Pink October Activities.

• An-Najah University Nursing Students Lead Educational and Health Awareness Sessions at UNRWA Schools.

• Empowering Communities: An-Najah University’s First Aid Workshop Equips Participants with Life-Saving Skills.

• School Awareness Activity on Healthy Nutrition, An-Najah organized a nutrition awareness session at Sir Al-Kufeie Coeducational School in Jenin (in coordination with the Ministry of Education).

• An-Najah launched a specialized training role) aimed at capacitating professionals and volunteers in the field of elderly care and geriatric support. The initiative is part of the University’s strategy to enhance active aging and improve services for older adults.

• Free Medical Day in Kafr Zeibad, Tulkarm — An-Najah University Hospital organized a free medical day in the Kafr Zeibad area (Tulkarm), offering health checkups, consultations, and lab services to residents.

• Awareness Workshop “A Moment Makes a Difference” — the An-Najah Institute for Global Health and the Palestinian Institute for Childhood jointly organized an awareness workshop under the slogan “

• Achievements of the Community Service Center (2023–2024 Academic Year) — during the 2023–24 year, the Community Service Center carried out extensive outreach: 6,047 units of blood donated

• The Children’s Surgery Project was initiated in partnership with the Palestinian Arab Medical Association (PAMA) and An-Najah University Hospital to support surgical needs of children in the West Bank. 

• The hospital organized free medical days for high school students and in local neighborhoods, improving access to screenings and basic health services. 

• NNUH and related university units held workshops on AI in medical diagnostics and awareness programs for emerging techniques in health care. 

• A protest was organized by the hospital in response to the targeting of health infrastructure in Gaza, demonstrating the University’s engagement in broader health justice issues. 

• Through the Community Service course, students contributed 38,000 hours of volunteer work across charitable and public institutions, and 2,612 units of blood were donated as part of health campaigns. 

• A university-level collaboration with University College Cork was launched in December 2024 (but still active into 2025) to promote children’s health rights across Palestine.

• Medical and Dentistry students conducted sessions in public schools in Nablus on proper handwashing and oral hygiene - Reached 800 schoolchildren.

• Lectures and workshops on healthy diets, obesity prevention, and tackling malnutrition - Beneficiaries: 450 community members.

• Teams from the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing delivered periodic health checkups in Balata and Askar refugee camps - Provided diabetes and hypertension screening for 600 individuals.

• Najah Institute of Global Health organized workshops on stress and anxiety management for both students and the wider community - Included group sessions and one-to-one consultations.

• Faculty of Physical Education organized community-wide walking, running, and fitness activities on campus - Over 1,200 participants including students and local residents.

• In partnership with An-Najah National University Hospital and local NGOs - 850 women screened; awareness sessions delivered on self-examination.

• By:Family Planning & Reproductive Health Courses: Conducted by the Faculty of Nursing in collaboration with women’s associations and youth Centers-Targeted 200 women and girls in rural areas.

• Awareness and exercise sessions for senior citizens on healthy nutrition, fall prevention, and mobility - 150 elderly participants in Nablus and nearby villages.

• An annual flagship event including blood donation drives, free medical screenings, nutrition awareness booths, and sports activities - Engaged more than 2,500 participants.

• Over 300 students from Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing volunteered in community and university clinics - Delivered more than 2,000 primary healthcare services to local residents.

• An-Najah University took part in the European School Sports Day initiative, promoting physical activity, youth engagement, and cross-cultural exchanges through school-based sports events.

• the An-Najah Institute for Global Health, in collaboration with the Palestinian Institute for Childhood, organized a specialized training workshop on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The event focused on enhancing early diagnosis, therapeutic approaches, and community awareness, reinforcing the University’s commitment to inclusive health and wellbeing services.

• The 'Every Drop of You Is a Pulse' Campaign for Blood Donation for the Benefit of Cancer Patients at NNUH.

• Workshop on Preventive Awareness Against Drug Abuse — the Practical Training Center and the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the Friends of Life Association for Combating Drugs.

• Midterm Highlights from An-Najah Community Service Center’s Humanitarian Outreach — as of March 2025, students have contributed 38,000 hours of volunteer work in charitable and public institutions, and 2,612 units of blood were donated through university health campaigns.