Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at An-Najah National University plays a leading role in advancing community health, nutrition, and food security through education, research, and direct community engagement. The faculty’s mission extends beyond academic teaching to include the active promotion of nutritional awareness, sustainable agricultural practices, and safe food production, ensuring that health and sustainability go hand-in-hand across Palestinian communities.

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Community Health and Nutrition Awareness

Through its Department of Nutrition and Food Processing, the faculty organizes a wide range of nutrition education programs, school visits, and public campaigns aimed at improving dietary habits, preventing chronic diseases, and raising awareness about food additives, sugar intake, and balanced diets. Faculty members and students regularly participate in media outreach, including radio and television interviews, to share expert advice on topics such as:

• Healthy and sustainable eating patterns for children and families.

• The importance of local food production for community resilience.

• Food safety and storage practices in household and agricultural settings.

• The link between diet, non-communicable diseases, and environmental sustainability.

These media appearances significantly extend the University’s impact by reaching thousands of citizens nationwide, making reliable nutritional information accessible to all segments of society.

Educational Workshops and Outreach Events

The faculty maintains a vibrant calendar of community-based events that directly engage students, families, farmers, and youth:

• Faculty of Agriculture implemented a school awareness activity to promote healthy nutrition.

• Faculty of Agriculture organizes an interactive lecture on the role of psychology in promoting nutritional health.

• An-Najah University Raises Awareness on Nutrition and Food Additives — interactive seminars that equip the public with scientific knowledge about safe food consumption and labeling awareness.

• Empowering Youth: “Healthy Generations” Program — led by faculty staff and students, this initiative promotes balanced diets and active lifestyles among schoolchildren and adolescents.

• The Department of Nutrition and Food Processing organizes a nutritional activity at the Summer Club for Diabetic Children.

• An-Najah University Champions Healthy Living during National Nutrition Month — a series of lectures, cooking demonstrations, and community health screenings celebrating proper nutrition and public wellbeing.

• An-Najah Celebrates National Nutrition Month — campus-wide exhibitions highlighting local produce, healthy recipes, and food safety practices in coordination with the Ministry of Health.

• Home Safety Workshop at An-Najah National University — practical training on safe household food storage, contamination prevention, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and tools.

• An-Najah University Organizes School Awareness Activity on Healthy Nutrition” 

• Empowering Youth: An-Najah’s Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Leads Nutrition Awareness in ‘Healthy Generations’ Program” agri.najah.edu

• An-Najah’s GHI Launches Nutrition Campaign for Diabetes Care” Najah University

• An-Najah Institute for Global Health Partners with University of Texas on Children’s Nutrition & Physical Activity Studies” Najah University

• Dr. Samer Mudalal and Student Publish Study on Healthier Salt Substitutes in Meat Products” Najah University

• An-Najah University Champions Healthy Living through Community Engagement during National Nutrition Month” agri.najah.edu

• Field Vaccination Campaign for Livestock — veterinary and agriculture students participated in a national animal vaccination drive organized in collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture.

Partnerships and Public Engagement

The faculty collaborates with national and international partners — including the Palestinian Ministry of Health, local NGOs, and media organizations — to implement outreach initiatives that integrate health education with sustainable food systems. Through these partnerships, the faculty provides:

• Expert consultations for local farmers on food production and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.

• Joint campaigns advocating for the reduction of food waste, promotion of local crops, and integration of sustainability in daily consumption patterns.

• Regular contributions to radio and TV programs that spotlight nutrition, zoonotic disease prevention, and healthy food culture.

Highlights & Impact (2023–2025)

• Hundreds of community members reached through field workshops and school-based nutrition education.

• Annual participation in National Nutrition Month, engaging students and the public in practical health promotion.

• Faculty experts featured on national radio and television to discuss healthy eating and sustainable farming.

• Collaborative initiatives with diabetic children’s clubs, reinforcing nutrition as a pillar of preventive medicine.

• Expanded outreach during 2024 through youth-focused programs promoting healthy lifestyles, local food systems, and household safety.

The Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine demonstrates An-Najah National University’s commitment to community wellbeing and sustainable nutrition education. By combining academic expertise, media engagement, and direct outreach, the faculty strengthens public understanding of the relationship between health, food, and sustainability, ensuring that scientific knowledge benefits every segment of Palestinian society.