The School of Health Sciences (SHS) at the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS) and the National Wellness Network (NWN) successfully conducted a health day at Gebran Tueni Official High School on May 13, 2024, as part of the National Education Platform (NEP) initiative.

The health day aimed at promoting health awareness and primary prevention among students. The event featured interactive stations that included optometry for vision screening tests, nutrition for providing tips and measuring body mass index (BMI), and nursing for training students on emergency response, including how to handle choking situations and manage unconscious individuals.

The event included the active participation of health specialists, including Dietitian Ms. Hitaf Makaram at the nutrition station, Optometrist Ms. Dana Laham at the optometry station, and Acting Chairperson of the Nursing Department at MUBS, Mrs. Shereen Omar, who delivered an awareness session on handling emergencies.

On an end note, these activities exemplify MUBS’s commitment to promoting wellness and empowering youth with health awareness activities.

This event affirms MUBS’s commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships to Achieve the Goals). For more about MUBS's efforts toward achieving UN SDGs, visit our page: www.mubs.edu.lb/sdg

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