Good Health and well-being

King Abdulaziz University ranked 100th globally for the year 2025 in SDG3 

The third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, “Good Health and Well-Being,” aims to enable all individuals to enjoy a healthy life and a high level of well-being at all stages of life. This is achieved through the provision of comprehensive, safe, and accessible healthcare services for everyone, and by promoting a culture of prevention and quality of life to build a healthier and more sustainable society.

Prominent KAU Efforts In light of SDG 3

Based on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes the health and well-being of individuals, it has become essential for King Abdulaziz University to strive to provide the best preventive and therapeutic healthcare services for all its members — including students, employees, and faculty — in line with this ambitious vision. This is achieved through several channels available within the university campus, which can be viewed through the following link (Health Services), as follows:

First: The University Hospital:

The University Hospital offers distinguished medical, educational, and research services to university members and all members of the local community. It is committed to providing the best healthcare services to patients based on a partnership between the patient, their family, and hospital staff. This commitment is ensured through a policy of "Patient Rights and Responsibilities," which patients can refer to when needed for clarification.

Second: The University Dental Hospital:

The University Dental Hospital contains several medical departments and supportive medical services across various dental specialties. It is equipped with the latest medical technologies and includes a selection of highly skilled doctors, specialists, technicians, and administrators to ensure the delivery of the best medical and educational services in dentistry for university members and the local community.

 Third: University Medical Services Center:

It has several branches in the female students’ section and Rabigh. The center provides comprehensive health services that offer the highest level of care to university staff. It also aims to provide a suitable environment for training and education for programs of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and female college students, as well as contributing to research programs and offering health awareness programs.

Fourth: Medical Research Centers:

 King Abdulaziz University includes two types of research centers. The first type comprises medical research centers, which conduct research studies aimed at finding appropriate solutions to provide the best healthcare services across various medical fields and specialties, in addition to offering consultations to help build an informed and health-conscious community.

The second type includes healthcare centers, which are dedicated to providing specialized care in diagnosis and treatment, with a strong focus on advanced research and innovation, as follows:

Medical Research Centers (link):

·   King Fahd Center for Medical Research

·   Center for Innovation in Personalized Medicine

·   Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research

·   Center of Excellence in Nanobiology

·   Center of Excellence in Trauma and Accident Research

·   Princess Al-Jawaher Center of Excellence in Research of hereditary Diseases

·   Princess Dr. Najla bint Saud Al Saud Center for Research Excellence in Biotechnology

·   Center of Research Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries

Health care Centers (link):

·   Pediatric Cardiac Center for Excellence PCCE

·   Pediatric Nephrology Center Excellence

·   Center of Excellence for Adult cardiology

·   Felathat Center for Excellence in Pediatric Emergence

·   Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer health Care.

King Abdulaziz University has a well-defined health and wellness policy aimed at providing a hospitable and safe working environment at all times, which is easily accessible to students, staff, and faculty members. The university's 'Undergraduate Student Regulations – Rights and Responsibilities' highlights the student's right to receive healthcare and benefit from all university facilities, including sports fields and student activities.

You can view the undergraduate student regulations through (the link).

King Abdulaziz University also provides its members with easy access to healthcare services through dedicated electronic portals for delivering health services.

University Hospital

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University Dental Hospital

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University Medical Services Center

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King Abdulaziz University also has several health colleges that focus on providing leading educational programs, promoting scientific research, fostering community partnerships, and preparing qualified health professionals in various fields. These colleges are as follows:

·      Faculty of Medicine (Link)

·      Faculty of Nursing (Link)

·      Faculty of Dentistry (Link)

·      Faculty of Pharmacy (Link)

·      Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences (Link)

·      Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences (Link)

King Abdulaziz University Initiatives Supporting SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Local, national, and global collaboration with healthcare centers, universities, research centers, and charitable organizations to enhance expertise, healthcare services, and medical research.

Awareness and Training:

• Organizing lectures, workshops, and training programs to promote good health and well-being among students, staff, and the local community.
  
  

Community Programs:

• Participation in awareness, sports, and health-related programs and projects in collaboration with government entities, non-profit organizations, universities, and industry partners.
  
  

International Engagement:

• Participation in international conferences and research with renowned universities and medical research centers.
  
  

Medical Services:

• Providing advanced medical services through the University Hospital, University Dental Hospital, University Medical Services Center, healthcare and research centers, and other specialized facilities.
  
  

Sports Facilities:

• Offering university sports facilities to promote physical health and well-being in the local community.
  
  

Public Health and Campus Well-Being:

• Providing sexual and reproductive health services, infectious disease prevention, and mental health services.

• Implementing programs to reduce non-communicable diseases and enhance mental health among students and staff.
  
  

Health and Safety Policies:

• Enforcing a no-smoking policy across the campus.

• Ensuring safe practices for handling hazardous substances.

The below areas explain, in details, how KAU is approaching this SDG while enhancing aspects related to Good Health and Well-Being.