Access to Health-Care Services
Integrated Physical Health Services, Education, and Community Wellbeing
An-Najah National University (ANNU) is committed to ensuring universal, equitable, and continuous access to high-quality physical health-care services, alongside comprehensive health education and awareness programs. Through an integrated system combining clinical services, preventive care, rehabilitation, mental health support, and community outreach, the University promotes a holistic model of wellbeing aligned with global sustainability and public health priorities.
ANNU provides on-campus and community-based health-care services that are accessible to students, staff, and the wider public, ensuring that healthcare is not only available but also affordable, inclusive, and educationally empowering.
Promoting well-being at every level, a leading institution in Palestine ensures that students, faculty, staff and wider public have access to high-quality physical health-care services and holistic health education. With a strong commitment to public health and wellness, the University fosters a supportive campus environment through robust health infrastructure, personalized support services, and impactful community outreach initiatives. This dedication goes beyond campus borders, empowering individuals to lead healthier lives while contributing to the overall well-being of the wider community. ANNU ensures widespread access to both physical health-care services and health education by integrating clinical care, psychological support, outreach services, and awareness programs — on campus and in the broader community. These efforts align with ANNU’s mission of sustainability, health equity, and student-centered wellbeing.
1. An-Najah National University Hospital (NNUH)
The An-Najah National University Hospital serves as the cornerstone of ANNU’s healthcare ecosystem and one of the most advanced teaching hospitals in Palestine.
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Offers specialized and primary healthcare services
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Provides affordable and subsidized care for students and community members
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Integrates clinical services with education and research
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Supports preventive medicine and early diagnosis programs
On-campus clinics ensure immediate and accessible care:
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General medical consultations and first aid
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Routine health check-ups and screenings
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Vaccination campaigns and infection control services
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Referral system to specialized hospital care
3. Mental Health & Counselling Services
The University provides comprehensive psychological and emotional support through:
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Individual and group counselling sessions
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Crisis intervention and mental health support
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Stress management and exam-period support programs
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Awareness campaigns on mental health wellbeing
4. Specialized Health Centers
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Palestinian Child Institute (PCI): Rehabilitation and therapy services for children with developmental and physical conditions
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Women’s Health Services: Maternal, reproductive, and preventive care
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Elderly Care Services: Rehabilitation and geriatric support programs
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Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation:
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Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation
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Physiotherapy services for students and community
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Support for chronic conditions and mobility challenges
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5. Sports & Preventive Health Facilities
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Fully equipped gyms and sports centers
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Preventive health programs promoting physical activity
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University-wide wellness campaigns
ANNU adopts a proactive healthcare approach, focusing on prevention and healthy lifestyles:
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Anti-smoking awareness campaigns
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Educational workshops on tobacco risks
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Student-led public health initiatives
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Promotion of a healthy, smoke-free campus environment
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Awareness campaigns on balanced diets and healthy eating
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Workshops on obesity, diabetes prevention, and food safety
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Integration with campus food services to promote healthy food choices
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Nutrition education embedded in academic programs
Preventive Screening & Early Detection
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Regular screening campaigns (blood pressure, diabetes, etc.)
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Vaccination and infection prevention programs
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Health risk assessments for students and staff
ANNU integrates health literacy into its academic and community mission, ensuring that healthcare is not only delivered but also understood.
Key Initiatives:
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Public health awareness campaigns (nutrition, smoking cessation, chronic diseases)
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Free workshops and seminars for students and the public
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Medical awareness days organized by the Faculty of Medicine
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Student-led health campaigns and peer education initiatives
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Health education integrated into curricula across disciplines
ANNU extends its services beyond campus to ensure inclusive healthcare access for underserved communities:
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Mobile clinics serving rural and marginalized areas
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Free medical days and screening campaigns
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Public access to hospital and clinic services
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Health hotlines and consultation services
- Thousands of patients served annually at NNUH
- Regular free medical campaigns conducted across Palestine
- 100% student access to on-campus primary healthcare services
- Comprehensive preventive programs (smoking, nutrition, screening)
- Specialized rehabilitation and therapy services available
- Continuous health awareness events throughout the academic year
- Integration of health education into academic curricula
ANNU ensures that healthcare services are:
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Accessible to all students regardless of socioeconomic background
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Inclusive of gender-specific and vulnerable group needs
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Designed to support students with disabilities and special conditions
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Affordable through subsidized or free services
Through this integrated model, An-Najah National University demonstrates a comprehensive, inclusive, and preventive healthcare system, ensuring that physical health services and health education are accessible, impactful, and sustainable, both on campus and across the wider community.