Published Progress – SDG3

Public reporting on university progress and performance related to SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Introduction

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) maintains a strong institutional commitment to transparency and evidence-based reporting on SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being. Through the Sustainability & International Ranking Center (SIRC), the Faculty of Nursing, the Women’s Health Center, and the Center for Psychological Care, AAU systematically documents and publicly shares verified information on health education, medical training, preventive-care initiatives, mental-health services, and community wellness programs.

Across the 2023–2025 reporting period, AAU published detailed, publicly accessible evidence through its Sustainability Reports and Executive Sustainability Summaries, highlighting programs that:

provide public-health outreach through community events and mobile clinical activities,

enhance student and staff well-being through comprehensive medical and psychological services,

advance health-related research, screenings, and professional development,

strengthen national partnerships that promote preventive care, maternal health, and mental-health literacy.

These publicly available reports ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with SDG 3 targets, including SDG 3.4 (Non-communicable diseases), SDG 3.7 (Reproductive health), and SDG 3.5 (Mental health and substance-abuse prevention).

Centers and Departments

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01Sustainability and International Ranking Center

Coordinates data collection, verification, and publication. Publishes annual SDG 3 progress data and indicators.

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02Faculty of Nursing

Leads training, community engagement, and research on public health. Documents and reports community health initiatives and professional education outcomes.

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03Women’s Health Center

Implements gender-based health programs and outreach. Publicly shares evidence on awareness and preventive-care campaigns.

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04Al-Ahliyya Amman Center for Consultations and Psychological Care

Focuses on mental health education and awareness. Publishes progress reports on mental health and inclusion.

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05Medical Services Department

Provides primary healthcare and campus well-being services. Reports annual statistics on medical support and preventive measures.

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06Deanship of Student Affairs

Manages health awareness events and student support. Ensures student health programs are publicly documented.

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07Marketing and Communications Unit

Disseminates official reports and media releases. Ensures transparency of SDG 3 achievements through online publication.

Activities

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01AAU Sustainability Report 2024–2025

AAU’s Sustainability Report 2023–2024 transparently documents all health-related programs, including research achievements, preventive care initiatives, and student well-being campaigns. It features verified quantitative data, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 17 (Partnerships).

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02Executive Sustainability Report (SDG 3 Section) 2024–2025

The Executive Sustainability Report 2023–2024 highlights the University’s progress in advancing public health and community well-being, summarizing outcomes of national health partnerships and awareness campaigns. This document represents a key transparency tool for SDG 3 performance monitoring.

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03Faculty of Nursing – World Alzheimer’s Day Participation

AAU’s Faculty of Nursing participated in World Alzheimer’s Day, providing health education, screenings, and community awareness activities. This event exemplified the University’s commitment to public engagement, mental health advocacy, and preventive care, supporting SDG 3 and SDG 17.

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04Women’s Health Center – “Your Strength Begins with Awareness” Campaign

In collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing and local NGOs, the Women’s Health Center launched the awareness campaign “Your Strength Begins with Awareness” to encourage early detection and preventive healthcare. The campaign demonstrates AAU’s transparent communication of gender-focused health outcomes, directly contributing to SDG 3 (Health) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).

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05AAU Nursing Department – International Nurses Day Activities

The Faculty of Nursing organized a university-wide celebration of International Nurses Day, featuring free medical checks, health-education booths, and community service events under the theme “Health Pulse from the Heart of Nursing.” This initiative, publicly reported through AAU’s website, showcases measurable contributions to community health, student training, and social awareness under SDG 3 and SDG 17.

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06Center for Psychological Care – Mental Health Forum

AAU’s Center for Psychological Care organized the second event of its Mental Health Forum, providing workshops on psychological well-being, stress management, and community support. This reflects AAU’s sustained, public commitment to mental health transparency and inclusive care, reinforcing SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

Performance Evaluation

Comprehensive Public Reporting

AAU publishes detailed sections on SDG 3 within:
- AAU Sustainability Report 2024–2025
- Executive Sustainability Report SDG 3 Section 2024–2025
These documents outline activities such as screenings, medical services, outreach campaigns, mental-health programs, and student-wellbeing support, all verified and publicly accessible through the university’s website.
- Community Health Engagement (SDG 3.4, 3.7)
AAU implements numerous community-focused health initiatives, including:
- World Alzheimer’s Day Participation – raising awareness on dementia and early detection, supporting SDG 3.4.
- “Your Strength Begins with Awareness” Campaign – promoting women’s health and preventive screening, aligned with SDG 3.7.
- International Nurses Day Activities – highlighting the role of nursing and promoting health literacy in partnership with community organizations.
- Student and Staff Well-being (SDG 3.5)
The Medical Services Department and the Center for Psychological Care deliver:
- mental-health support sessions,
- wellness workshops,
- psychological-counseling forums,
- preventive-health education.
The Mental Health Forum directly contributes to SDG 3.5 by enhancing awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to mental-health resources.
- Research Transparency
AAU publishes performance related to health research outputs – nutrition, NCDs, aging, mental health through:
- The Deanship of Scientific Research
- SIRC’s SDG Research Repository
ensuring traceability and compliance with global standards for SDG 3 measurement.
Development Actions
Action 1: SDG 3 Public Dashboard (2025 – 2028), Publish annual data on health outreach, student well-being, and research outcomes, Dashboard live by 2026, updated semiannually. Action 2: National Health Awareness Campaigns (2025 – 2028), Expand community partnerships with hospitals and NGOs, 10+ public campaigns yearly; 5,000+ participants by 2027. Action 3: Campus Mental Health Strategy (2025 – 2028), Integrate mental health awareness and support systems across departments, Policy adopted 2025; progress reported annually. Action 4: Preventive Health Research Program (2025 – 2028), Support research on non-communicable diseases, nutrition, and women’s health, 20 new research outputs published by 2028. Action 5: Health Literacy & Training Fellowship (2025 – 2028), Develop youth capacity in health communication and first aid, 100 trained students per year; verified public reporting.
Benchmarking & Best Practice
Benchmarking Reference: AAU aligns its public health reporting model with leading universities such as Johns Hopkins University (USA), University of Melbourne (Australia), and University of Toronto (Canada); recognized globally for SDG 3 transparency and impact. Adopted Practices:
- Annual publication of verified health and wellness data.
- Integration of outreach results into sustainability reports.
- Open-access dissemination of preventive-health and well-being programs.
Localization: AAU adapts these global standards to Jordan’s National Health Strategy (2023–2030), emphasizing local challenges such as preventive care, mental health, and women’s health. Future Goal (by 2028): Launch the AAU Health and Well-being Observatory, a data-sharing platform that tracks university and community health metrics across all SDG 3 targets.