{"id":3425,"date":"2025-11-09T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T12:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2025-11-09T12:28:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T12:28:01","slug":"university-of-al-maarif-organizes-free-medical-day-for-local-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/university-of-al-maarif-organizes-free-medical-day-for-local-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Al-Maarif Organizes Free Medical Day for Local Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>University of Al-Maarif (UOA)<\/strong> organized a comprehensive <strong>Free Medical Day<\/strong> through the <strong>College of Allied Medical Sciences<\/strong>, in cooperation with a local charitable association supporting families, children, and individuals with special needs. The event was held at a community service center in Al-Anbar and involved the participation of academic staff, clinical supervisors, and a large number of student volunteers from various health programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects the university\u2019s commitment to its <strong>humanitarian and social responsibility mission<\/strong> by providing accessible healthcare services to marginalized and underserved groups. More than <strong>500 beneficiaries<\/strong> from surrounding areas received medical and therapeutic services during the event, including clinical examinations, consultations, educational guidance, and referrals for follow-up care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The services provided included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physiotherapy Services:<\/strong><br>Assessment and therapeutic sessions for cases involving back and neck pain, joint stiffness, and mobility challenges. Beneficiaries also received guidance on healthy nutrition for managing obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Laboratory Services:<\/strong><br>Free screening tests such as blood glucose measurement, HbA1c, and blood pressure monitoring for individuals of different age groups, along with medical counseling and referrals for additional evaluation when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optometry and Vision Care:<\/strong><br>Eye examinations were conducted for children and adults. Cases requiring further evaluation were referred to the university\u2019s optometry clinic. <strong>Free eyeglasses<\/strong> were provided to individuals in need, in addition to distributing eye-care medication and arranging free surgical interventions for critical cases in coordination with specialized medical centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speech, Language, and Hearing Screening:<\/strong><br>Screening sessions were performed for children with suspected speech and hearing difficulties. Cases requiring further assessment were enrolled in <strong>free follow-up training and rehabilitation programs<\/strong>, including the provision of <strong>hearing aids<\/strong> for eligible children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Education and Public Awareness:<\/strong><br>Educational sessions were held on <strong>skincare, sun protection, and personal hygiene<\/strong>, with free distribution of skincare products to participating women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the conclusion of the event, the organizing association presented a <strong>certificate of appreciation<\/strong> to the University of Al-Maarif in recognition of its meaningful contribution to improving community health and supporting vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"3426\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_27_2025-08-03_04-04-17-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_27_2025-08-03_04-04-17-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_27_2025-08-03_04-04-17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_27_2025-08-03_04-04-17-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_27_2025-08-03_04-04-17.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Al-Maarif (UOA) organized a comprehensive Free Medical Day through the College of Allied Medical Sciences, in cooperation with a local charitable association supporting families, children, and individuals with special needs. The event was held at a community service center in Al-Anbar and involved the participation of academic staff, clinical supervisors, and a &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/university-of-al-maarif-organizes-free-medical-day-for-local-communities\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">University of Al-Maarif Organizes Free Medical Day for Local Communities<\/span> Read More 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