In honor of World Kidney Day, students from the College of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences came together to organize a community engagement event aimed at raising awareness about kidney health and disease prevention. This event was organized by GMU Pharmacy Student’s Association (representing CoP) under the supervision of by Dr. Rajaram Jagdale (Specialist Nephrologist in Thumbay University).
The event raised awareness for patients visiting Thumbay University Hospital Ajman. Incoming patients were able to learn about various aspects of kidney health, including risk factors for kidney disease, medication management, and laboratory testing. Additionally, participants received free blood pressure and BMI screenings.
The collaboration between pharmacy, medicine, and laboratory sciences provided an excellent opportunity for the three disciplines to work together and engage with the community.
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciation for the opportunity to learn about kidney health and disease prevention. Several participants also reported that they planned to schedule follow-up appointments with their healthcare providers to discuss their kidney health further.
The event was a great example of the impact that collaboration and community engagement can have in promoting public health. This event was a stepping stone for collaborations for future initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellbeing.
