{"id":3029,"date":"2025-11-04T23:56:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T23:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/?page_id=3029"},"modified":"2026-01-09T20:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:17:06","slug":"sustainability-report-sdg03-1-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg03-1-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG03 (1.0)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3029\" class=\"elementor elementor-3029\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fd5f14a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fd5f14a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43542c59\" data-id=\"43542c59\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb9ec91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cb9ec91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>University of Al-Maarif (UOA)<\/strong> publishes annual sustainability and impact reports that reflect its ongoing commitment to the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, with a particular emphasis on <strong>SDG 3 \u2013 Good Health and Well-being<\/strong>. These reports outline the university\u2019s strategic policies, programs, and outcomes that aim to promote a healthy, supportive, and inclusive educational environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader community of Al-Anbar and Iraq.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Each report consolidates verified data, key performance indicators, and qualitative case studies that document UOA\u2019s activities in public health promotion, disease prevention, mental-health support, physical fitness development, and community outreach. The reports also highlight collaborative initiatives with hospitals, health directorates, NGOs, and national institutions, including awareness campaigns on hygiene, nutrition, first aid, stress management, and chronic disease prevention.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition, UOA implements specific university-wide health initiatives, such as <strong>smoke-free campus enforcement<\/strong>, routine health screening campaigns, and confidential <strong>psychological counseling services<\/strong> to support student well-being. Awareness programs, training sessions, and sports activities further contribute to building a culture of health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>By publishing these reports annually and making them publicly accessible, the University of Al-Maarif reinforces <strong>transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making<\/strong>. The <em>Good Health and Well-being Reports<\/em> (2023\u20132024 and 2024\u20132025) demonstrate measurable progress toward SDG 3 and also support related SDGs, including:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 4 \u2013 Quality Education<\/strong> through integrating health awareness into academic and extracurricular programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 11 \u2013 Sustainable Cities and Communities<\/strong> by promoting community outreach and public service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 17 \u2013 Partnerships for the Goals<\/strong> through active engagement with governmental and international health organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These efforts collectively position UOA as an institution that not only educates and trains health professionals but also <strong>actively contributes to improving public health outcomes and advancing sustainable development<\/strong> in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Report Name: Good Health and Well-being Report \u2013 2024\u20132025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Good Health and Well-being Report 2024\u20132025<\/em> highlights the University of Al-Maarif\u2019s commitment to promoting physical, mental, and community health as a core pillar of its academic mission and sustainable development strategy. Throughout the academic year, the university strengthened its healthcare services, health education programs, and community outreach initiatives in line with <strong>Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)<\/strong> and the national public health strategy in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The university\u2019s medical, nursing, and health sciences departments played an essential role in leading health promotion programs, first aid and emergency response trainings, blood donation drives, and awareness campaigns on chronic disease prevention, reproductive health, nutrition, and hygiene practices. These activities were conducted in collaboration with local hospitals, health directorates, and non-profit organizations in Al-Anbar Governorate.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A major focus this year was mental health support and psychological counseling. The University of Al-Maarif\u2019s <em>Center for Psychological Counseling and Community Support<\/em> provided confidential, free-of-charge counseling services, workshops on stress management, and awareness seminars addressing anxiety, academic pressure, and emotional well-being. These services targeted both students and staff, promoting a supportive and inclusive campus environment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In parallel, the university strengthened its <strong>smoke-free campus policy<\/strong> through awareness campaigns and compliance monitoring to ensure a healthier learning atmosphere. Sports and recreational facilities were also expanded to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles among students.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>UOA\u2019s health-related research also advanced this year, with faculty and students contributing to studies in public health, environmental health, nutrition, medical diagnostics, and digital health systems. These research outputs were integrated into community outreach programs, thus linking academic knowledge with real-world health challenges.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Overall, the university demonstrated strong progress in establishing a holistic, inclusive, and sustainable health culture on campus and beyond, directly contributing to:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 3:<\/strong> Good Health and Well-Being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 4:<\/strong> Quality Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 11:<\/strong> Sustainable Cities and Communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 17:<\/strong> Partnerships for the Goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The report provides verified data, documented evidence, and performance indicators to ensure transparency and accountability in all initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Links:<\/strong><br \/>Full Report (PDF):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SustainabilityReport2025-uoa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Report Name: Good Health and Well-being Report \u2013 2023\u20132024<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Good Health and Well-being Report 2023\u20132024<\/em> documents the University of Al-Maarif\u2019s integrated and inclusive approach to advancing public health awareness, preventive medicine, student wellness, and community healthcare support.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Throughout this year, the university organized multiple <strong>Health and Wellness Community Outreach Days<\/strong> in partnership with the <strong>Al-Anbar Health Directorate<\/strong>, regional hospitals, and humanitarian organizations. These programs provided:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free medical examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Blood pressure and diabetes screenings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Health counseling sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Vaccination awareness campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hygiene and disease prevention education<br \/>for underserved and rural communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The university\u2019s Faculties of Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Medical Devices Engineering played leading roles in delivering these services, supported by trained student volunteers. These initiatives not only enhanced community well-being but also provided students with essential <strong>practical learning experience and civic engagement skills<\/strong>, contributing to workforce readiness.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>On campus, mental health support services were expanded, including:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Individual confidential counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Group awareness sessions on stress management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Anti-harassment and emotional safety programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Workshops on healthy lifestyle habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sports programs, physical fitness events, and campus tournaments were actively promoted to strengthen social cohesion and encourage active living.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Research productivity increased during this period, with faculty publishing studies on disease prevention, mental well-being, public health management, and nutrition awareness. These research outcomes were aligned and mapped against <strong>SDG-3 reporting indicators<\/strong> to ensure clear measurement and long-term sustainability impact.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>By integrating education, research, student engagement, and community service, the University of Al-Maarif continues to strengthen its role as a <strong>regional leader in promoting health, wellness, and social development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Full Report (PDF):\u00a0<a style=\"color: #046bd2; transition-property: all;\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SustainabilityReport2025-uoa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb77dc1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb77dc1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40710a3\" data-id=\"40710a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd791f eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"5fd791f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"5fd791f\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-5fd791f\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-5fd791f\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo_2025-10-26_11-41-13-1-1536x864-1.jpg\" class=\"eael-data-table-th-img\" style=\"width:1500px;\" alt=\"\"><span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center\">University of Al-Maarif Medical Support and Healthcare Network<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">The University of Al-Maarif operates a comprehensive Medical Support and Healthcare Network connecting students, faculty, and staff with accredited hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare centers across Al-Anbar and other governorates. The network provides free and subsidized services, including preventive check-ups, diagnostic testing, physiotherapy, mental health counseling, and specialized referrals, in collaboration with licensed public and private institutions. This initiative reduces healthcare barriers, supports a safe learning environment, strengthens community well-being, and promotes health literacy among young people. Fully funded by the university, it advances SDG 3 \u2013 Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 17 \u2013 Partnerships for the Goals.<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/university-of-al-maarif-medical-support-and-healthcare-network\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2356d2c\" data-id=\"2356d2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80dbf3 eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"d80dbf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"d80dbf3\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-d80dbf3\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-d80dbf3\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header ast-no-thumbnail\">\n<h5 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Al-Maarif University Provides Mental Health Support for Employees<\/h5>\n<\/header>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">Al-Maarif University supports staff well-being through mental health programs, including counseling, awareness sessions, and stress-management workshops. Services are provided by specialized teams and external counseling centers. The university recognizes that promoting employee mental health enhances performance and fosters a positive work environment, reflecting its commitment to comprehensive staff support.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2024\/11\/08\/al-maarif-university-provides-mental-health-support-for-employees-2\/\"><strong>Read more\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e131438\" data-id=\"e131438\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-332ec16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"332ec16\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bca616\" data-id=\"1bca616\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0ef78 eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"5a0ef78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"5a0ef78\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-5a0ef78\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-5a0ef78\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-19_03-29-15-1024x576-1.jpg\" class=\"eael-data-table-th-img\" style=\"width:1500px;\" alt=\"\"><span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Table Header<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>A Scientific Exhibition of the Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques at AUC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">On Saturday, 28th October 2023, the Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques at Al-Maarif University College held a scientific exhibition to increase health awareness among students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The scientific exhibition included several activities on the most common diseases to familiarize students and visitors with how to prevent them, as well as several health education workshops, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<li>A health workshop on measuring blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>A health workshop on measuring diabetes \u2013 blood sugar level.<\/li>\n<li>A health workshop to learn about blood type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Read more : <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/a-scientific-exhibition-of-the-department-of-medical-laboratories-techniques-at-auc\/\"><strong>Link<\/strong><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98d7843\" data-id=\"98d7843\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c7b8b eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"58c7b8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"58c7b8b\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-58c7b8b\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-58c7b8b\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-19_02-52-22-1.jpg\" class=\"eael-data-table-th-img\" style=\"width:1500px;\" alt=\"\"><span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Table Header<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>A Scientific Workshop on Preparing Tissue Slides Held by the Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">On Monday, 16th October 2023, the Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques at Al-Maarif University College held a scientific workshop entitled (Preparing Tissue Slides) presented by Dr. Thulfiqar Fawaz Matar and Dr. Raed Obaid Saleh, who spoke about the important role of histopathological examinations in clinical diagnosis and searching for cancerous tumors and infections in various histological models.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Read more : <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/a-scientific-workshop-on-preparing-tissue-slides-held-by-the-department-of-medical-laboratories-techniques\/\"><strong>Link<\/strong><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d05fb8\" data-id=\"2d05fb8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5deca93 eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"5deca93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"5deca93\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-5deca93\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-5deca93\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_2025-11-19_04-09-48-1.jpg\" class=\"eael-data-table-th-img\" style=\"width:1500px;\" alt=\"\"><span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Table Header<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">A Joint Seminar on Tackle Drugs at AUC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">On Wednesday, 22nd November 2023, the Department of Law at Al-Maarif University College held an educational awareness seminar on the need for concerted efforts to tackle drugs and psychotropic substances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The educational seminar was given by Dr. Hamid Al-Kubaisi \u2013 Directorate of Sunni Endowment, Major Haider Sabah -Directorate of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, and Mr. Ala \u2018addin Hussein \u2013 Section of Community Policing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Asst. Prof. Dr. Khalid Awad Alawani had several discussions and presented the importance of the topic and the need to adopt a strategy that reflects efforts to confront the threat posed by the scourge of materials affecting the mind. The interventions of attendees reflected the interaction and the desired benefit of the symposium.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Read more : <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/a-joint-seminar-on-tackle-drugs-at-auc\/\"><strong>Link<\/strong><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c9f5d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c9f5d2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6208e84\" data-id=\"6208e84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The University of Al-Maarif (UOA) publishes annual sustainability and impact reports that reflect its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis on SDG 3 \u2013 Good Health and Well-being. 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