The Social Responsibility Unit at Al-Maarifa University, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Health Affairs in the Riyadh Region, organized a health campaign under the title “Public Health” during the period 01/17/19/2019, which was held at the Sahara Mall. The campaign highlighted chronic diseases (diabetes, blood pressure, osteoporosis, kidney failure, hepatitis, and obesity).
Among the objectives of the campaign is to introduce the community to the concept of these diseases and the percentage of people infected with them in the Kingdom by informing them of medical models, taking measurements of weight, height, diabetes and blood pressure, and distributing awareness-raising medical brochures. The campaign has been widely accepted by segments of society, and this participation comes in fulfillment of the message. The university emphasized the importance of health education and community participation, and the campaign was attended by a number of market visitors.