Student Affairs Department Volunteer Team Organizes Health Awareness Activity on Chronic Diseases
Gaza – Public Relations
The Volunteer Team at the Student Affairs Department organized a health awareness activity entitled “How to Manage Chronic Diseases: Diabetes and Hypertension” at Wafa 3 Camp, west of Gaza City. The activity was part of the department’s efforts to strengthen its community role and promote health awareness among members of the community.
The activity targeted residents of the camp, particularly older adults, patients, and their families, with the aim of raising awareness about diabetes and high blood pressure, their main symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods. It also provided essential health guidance on managing these conditions and reducing their potential complications.
The activity included an awareness lecture highlighting the importance of regular health check-ups and medical follow-up, maintaining a healthy diet, reducing salt and sugar intake, adhering to prescribed medications, and recognizing warning signs that require medical attention.
The event also included voluntary blood pressure and blood glucose measurements for participants, along with individualized health guidance. In addition, an interactive session was held to answer participants’ questions, and educational materials on the prevention and management of chronic diseases were distributed.
For his part, Mr. Mustafa Diab, Director of the Student Affairs Department, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting students’ sense of social responsibility and raising health awareness within the community. He noted the department’s commitment to supporting volunteer work and implementing meaningful initiatives that respond to community needs and contribute to serving its members.
The activity is part of a series of community and volunteer initiatives implemented by the Student Affairs Department, aimed at promoting a culture of volunteering, developing students’ skills, and enhancing their role in serving the community.