With a healthy family, we build a balanced university environment… nurturing an informed generation capable of driving change
Al-Ahliyya Amman University believes that building a truly healthy campus community requires empowering students and staff with comprehensive family‑health care—from preventive awareness and specialized medical services to psychosocial support. Accordingly, the University implements integrated programs in maternal health, fertility, sexual health, and overall family wellness, in collaboration with the Women’s Care Center, the Hearing & Speech Center, and its health facilities—following an evidence‑based approach grounded in ethical, social principles and aligned with international standards.
Family Health Services
- Health Consultations for Mothers and Female Students:
Covering pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and family planning, delivered in partnership with obstetrics and gynecology specialists.
- Sexual Health Services:
Confidential, expert counseling on sexual and reproductive matters, rights education, STI prevention, and guidance on physical and psychological changes throughout life stages—provided in a culturally and ethically sensitive context.
- Periodic Women’s Health Screenings:
Early detection for breast cancer, osteoporosis, and chronic gynecological conditions.
- Mobile Maternal & Child Health Clinics:
Deployed in collaboration with national medical institutions to bring services directly to campus and surrounding communities.
Health Education
- Sexual Health Education Programs:
Delivered within a scientific, respectful environment that honors cultural and religious privacy, covering anatomy, STI prevention, and foundations of healthy relationships—organized with the Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Women’s Care Center.
- Reproductive Health & Nutrition Workshops:
For women and families, focusing on reproductive wellness, hormonal balance, and life‑stage nutrition.
- Pre‑marital Awareness Workshops:
For students preparing for marriage, addressing sexual health, healthy partnerships, and family‑planning best practices.
- Academic Impact Lectures:
Regular talks, in coordination with the Colleges of Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Nursing, on how family health influences academic achievement and workplace performance.
Expanding the Concept of Academic Family
- Support for Working Mothers & Pregnant Students:
Flexible procedures, dedicated rest areas, and academic accommodations to help balance family and study responsibilities.
- “My Family, My Health” Initiative:
A community program that involves students and their families in awareness activities and open Q&A sessions with specialists.
- Family Counseling & Psychological Support Center:
Tailored assistance for university family members facing psychological or social challenges associated with family roles.
Integrating Family Health into University Systems
- Collaboration with Local Community & Medical Network:
Linking family‑health services to referral hospitals, primary health centers, and maternal‑child care institutions—ensuring expanded counseling and treatment options for campus families.
- Participation in National Health Campaigns:
Engaging in women’s and children’s health awareness drives alongside the Ministry of Health and the National Reproductive Health Center.
- Inclusion in the Student Awareness Guide:
Embedding family‑health topics within the official new‑student orientation materials.
- Professional Short Courses in Women’s Health Empowerment:
Offered through the Women’s Care Center to build health literacy and advocacy skills.
- Family Health in Community Education & Health Weeks:
Integrating family‑health themes into public outreach events and the University’s annual Health & Wellness Weeks.
