SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people of all ages. Lebanon has long had a relatively advanced healthcare system for the region, but in recent years, the country has faced significant challenges to its healthcare sector due to an ongoing economic crisis, political instability, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion in 2020. These crises have placed immense pressure on the healthcare system and the well-being of the population.

Lebanon’s Approach to SDG 3: Health and Well-Being

Healthcare System and Crisis Response:

Lebanon’s healthcare system has historically been a mix of public and private services, with the private sector playing a significant role in delivering healthcare. However, the economic collapse has severely impacted the sector. Hospitals and clinics have struggled with shortages of essential supplies, medicine, and equipment due to the devaluation of the Lebanese lira and the rising costs of imports. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has been working to maintain healthcare services despite these challenges, focusing on ensuring access to essential services, especially for vulnerable populations.

COVID-19 Response and Vaccination Campaign:

Lebanon faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the government, through the Ministry of Public Health, managed to implement a nationwide response, including a vaccination campaign with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and international partners. The Lebanon National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) was launched to ensure that vaccines were made available to all residents, including Lebanese citizens, refugees, and migrant workers. Despite initial delays, vaccination efforts were ramped up to combat the spread of the virus.

Support from International Organizations:

Lebanon’s healthcare sector has received critical support from international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Bank, to stabilize the healthcare system. International aid has been crucial in providing hospitals with medical supplies, vaccines, and financial resources to keep essential services running. Organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have also stepped in to provide healthcare services to vulnerable populations, including refugees and those affected by the economic crisis.

Mental Health Initiatives:

Lebanon has been increasing its focus on mental health, particularly after the traumatic events of the Beirut explosion and the stresses of the economic collapse. The National Mental Health Program (NMHP), launched by the Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with WHO and the UN, aims to integrate mental health services into primary healthcare. The program works to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and ensure access to mental health care for the Lebanese population.

Universal Health Coverage Challenges:

Lebanon has been striving to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) to ensure that all citizens have access to essential health services without facing financial hardship. However, the country’s economic situation has made this goal difficult to attain. Many citizens have lost access to private health insurance, while public hospitals are underfunded and overstretched. The government continues to work on strengthening the public healthcare sector and expanding social protection programs to address these challenges.

Beirut Arab University and SDG 3: Promoting Health and Well-Being

Beirut Arab University (BAU) plays an active role in contributing to SDG 3 through its health-related programs, research, and community initiatives aimed at promoting health and well-being in Lebanon.

Healthcare Education and Training:

BAU offers a variety of programs in the health sciences, including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, and public health. These programs prepare students to become healthcare professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address the country’s health challenges. By training future doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals, BAU is directly contributing to improving healthcare delivery in Lebanon and supporting SDG 3.

Medical Research and Innovation:

BAU is involved in research that aims to tackle pressing health issues in Lebanon. The university conducts research in areas such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and the effects of pollution on public health. By engaging in health research, BAU contributes to evidence-based policymaking and the development of innovative solutions to improve health outcomes in the country.

Health and Well-Being Services:

BAU provides healthcare services to the local community through its medical and dental clinics. These clinics offer affordable healthcare services, including consultations, treatments, and dental care, to those in need, particularly individuals from low-income backgrounds. By providing access to healthcare, the university helps address the health and well-being needs of the local population, particularly in a time of economic hardship.

Public Health Initiatives:

BAU actively participates in public health campaigns aimed at raising awareness about various health issues, such as non-communicable diseases, mental health, nutrition, and preventive care. The university organizes health awareness days, screening programs, and vaccination drives for both students and the broader community. These initiatives are essential in promoting health education and encouraging healthy behaviors.

Mental Health and Student Well-Being:

Recognizing the importance of mental health, BAU offers counseling and psychological support services for students through its Student Affairs Department. The university has been working to promote mental health awareness on campus, organize mental health workshops, and provide resources for students to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. This aligns with Lebanon’s broader efforts to address mental health as part of SDG 3.

Collaboration with Health Institutions:

BAU collaborates with local hospitals, clinics, and international health organizations to provide students with clinical training and internships. These partnerships allow students to gain hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings, preparing them to contribute to Lebanon’s healthcare system. In addition, these collaborations help BAU stay at the forefront of health research and innovation.

Lebanon’s healthcare system faces significant challenges in achieving SDG 3 due to the economic crisis, political instability, and external shocks like the Beirut explosion and COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these obstacles, the Lebanese government continues to work on maintaining essential health services, improving mental health care, and collaborating with international organizations to stabilize the sector.

Beirut Arab University is making important contributions to SDG 3 through its health education programs, research, and community health initiatives. By training healthcare professionals, conducting research, and providing healthcare services to the community, BAU is playing a critical role in promoting health and well-being in Lebanon. Through its focus on public health, mental health, and innovative health solutions, BAU is helping to improve the overall health and well-being of the Lebanese population during challenging times.

Health and Wellbeing

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Research/Health-and-Wellbeing

Health is one of the most pressing issues and its maintenance and development is a subject of scrutiny and global concern. The relationship between health and wellbeing is also a favored topic among researchers where information is always sought on how to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and communities, especially given the prevalent political and economic circumstances worldwide. Our Faculties are dedicated to providing the highest quality in health education and research empowered by our medical facilities and academic staff.

Safety and Security of Journalists in Hostile Environment A Training organized by Beirut Arab University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Safety-and-Security-of-Journalists-in-Hostile-Environment-A-Training-organized-by-Beirut-Arab-University

The Public Relations and Communications Department at Beirut Arab University organized a three-day training course for journalists, photographers and technicians working in media institutions about the safety and security of journalists in hostile environment in collaboration with the Lebanese Army and some faculties at the university. The course included:

1. How to plan for missions, potential risks and means of protection
2. Knowledge about dealing with mines and unexploded ordnance that faces journalists during their media coverage in coordination with the Army Command
3. The relationship between the Lebanese Army and media.
4. Cyber Security to protect the privacy of their information.
5. Advanced practical training to deal with serious injuries.
6. Psychological preparation and post-war trauma response.
7. Journalists' rights in conflict zones in the law.

The trainees also undertook a field visit to the Engineering Regiment in Warwar, where they learned about suspicious objects and unexploded ordnance and how to avoid them.

On the last day of training, the Beirut Arab University Life Support Center (BAULS), which is the first Lebanese reference centre for the American Heart Association in the Middle East and North Africa, trained them practically on first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) andAutomated external defibrillator (AED).

At the end of the training, the Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ms. Zina Ariss, distributed the certificates of participation to journalists and photographers, noting that the training was part of the University’s social responsibility. She added that Beirut Arab University was proactive in offering a specialized training programme for journalists, especially that the situation in the south posed a real danger to media there.

Ms. Ariss also mentioned the important information and guidance of the training to raise awareness of the risks to media professionals, adding that practical details were part of the training necessary for their personal protection.

BAU Faculty of Medicine visits public schools to provide awareness and medical assistance.

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Within the strategy of Beirut Arab University in serving the community, the Faculty of Medicine at the university contributed to developing a comprehensive plan to raise the efficiency of school health, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, the Primary Health Care Center, Wata Al-Musaytbeh Primary Health Care Center, and Farah Social Foundation.

The official Wata Al-Musaytbeh School was visited, and the doctors from the Faculty of Medicine, in cooperation with the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences, conducted a medical examination on 200 students between the ages of 6 and 16 years, under the supervision of the Director of the Internship Program and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Amal Naous, and the person responsible for student activities at the faculty, Dr. Baha Bou Dargham.

Dental examination and treatment campaign for children in schools

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Dental-examination-and-treatment-campaign-for-children-in-schools

Under the auspices of the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firas Al-Abiad and the Lebanese Dental Associations in Beirut and Tripoli, the Faculty of Dentistry - Pediatric Dentistry Department at Beirut Arab University organized a free screening and treatment campaign for young patients till the age of 15 as part of the national campaign "February National Month for Children’s Dental Health”.

This activity falls within the university's community service strategy, where it shall be followed by a series of activities to be carried out by the Department in which it performs visits to schools with the aim of spreading awareness among children and teachers on ways to prevent oral and dental diseases.

BAU Launched a free campaign for Medical Examination and Dental Consultation

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Launched-a-free-campaign-for-Medical-Examination-and-Dental-Consultation

Based on Beirut Arab University strategy and in application to its policy of openness to its surroundings and serving the community, the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University launched the campaign of "Free Medical Examination and Dental Consultation", in Mina Municipality - Tripoli, in cooperation with the Lebanese Order of Physicians Tripoli and the Lebanese Dental Association Tripoli, and the Municipality of Mina – Tripoli.

The campaign provided free medical services for more than 280 citizens. More than 100 volunteers who are doctors, university professors, administrators and students participated in the campaign. Beirut Arab University President, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, Secretary of the North Governor and Chargé d 'affaires of the Municipality of Mina -Tripoli, Ms. Iman El Rafei, President of the Lebanese Order of Physicians Dr. Mohammed Safi, Representative of Lebanese Dental Association Tripoli, Dr. Karim Kabbara, Head of Health Department at Mina Municipality Dr. Zaher Orabi, Head of Health Department in the North Dr. Saadallah Sabouneh, Director of BAU Tripoli branch Dr. Hani Shaarani, Deans of the organizing faculties, a crowd of medical orders and administrators in Mina municipality.

The President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, noted that it is "the first time the university carries out similar campaigns where it decided to launch these campaigns in Tripoli because the reality requires us to serve the people in the community where the university is present.

Abdel Salam added that the University has utilized its services to serve the citizens who are present in the North, based on its role under the title "Community service" of Beirut Arab University community.

Furthermore, the Mayor of Mina-Tripoli, Ms. Iman El Rafei, praised the efforts of all those who had contributed to the success of the event. She emphasized that the campaign aimed to raise the level of health awareness in society and to serve the people of Tripoli and the North in the difficult economic and medical conditions they were experiencing. As well, El Rafei wished to do similar activities soon.

The campaign included several services, such as family medicine, pediatrics, general consultations and blood sugar screening, as well as a dental consultation, in addition to raising public awareness about proper nutrition.

BAU Sports Academy on Social Media

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BAU Sports Academy Summer Schedule

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BAU Sports Academy Winter Schedule

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HEALTHCARE CENTER

https://www.bau.edu.lb/health-services/healthcare-center

Open for Public at complimentary consultation fees

ABOUT US

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center (BAUHC) is the right place where a team of competent and empathetic physicians, nurses, and health care providers treat you with respect and compassion and deliver high quality ambulatory care for you.

BAUHC, located in Hariri building ground floor in Beirut Arab University (BAU) Beirut campus, was launched on Thursday September 6th, 2018.

VISION

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center intends to be a distinguished university healthcare center in the fields of health care, education, and research

MISSION

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center is committed to improving the health of the community by providing quality and affordable healthcare services and wellness programs that meet people needs in a distinctive environment for education and research.

Our Physicians Schedule

SPECIALITY	NAME	DAY	TIME
Ear, Nose, and Throat	Dr. Samer Serhal	Monday	09:30 - 11:30
Dermatology	Dr. Salam Itani	Monday	01:00 - 04:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Razane Hamze	Monday	12:00 - 03:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Jean Claude Honein	Monday	09:00 - 12:00
Plastic Surgery	Dr. Sawsan Abiad	Monday	12:00 - 02:00
Orthopedic Surgery	Dr. Khaldoun Sinno	Monday	10:00 - 12:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Zeinab Darwich	Tuesday	09:00 - 03:00
Ophthalmology	Dr. Mohamad Houri	Tuesday	09:00 - 02:00
Pediatrics	Dr. Amal Naous	Tuesday	12:00 - 02:00
Pediatrics	Dr. Nadia Koleilat	Tuesday	08:00 - 10:00
Orthopedics	Dr. Wael Atrouni	Tuesday	12:00 - 02:00
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Dr. Khouloud Demachkie	Tuesday	09:00 - 11:00
Urology	Dr. Bilal Itani	Tuesday	12:00 - 02:00
Dermatology	Dr. Ghassan Kantar	Tuesday	10:30 - 12:30
Family Medicine	Dr. Jad Dergham	Tuesday	12:00 - 03:00
Orthopedic Surgery	Dr. Ezz El Arab	Wednesday	01:00 - 03:00
Ear, Nose, and Throat	Dr. Bassel El Baba	Wednesday	01:00 - 03:00
Endocrinology	Dr. Samer Barbar	Wednesday	10:00 - 12:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Jean Claude Honein	Wednesday	09:00 - 12:00
Pediatrics	Dr. Nada Hashwe	Wednesday	09:46 - 11:45
Family Medicine	Dr. Razan Hamze	Wednesday	12:00 - 03:00
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Dr. Charlotte Hajjar	Wednesday	09:00 - 11:00
Ophthalmology	Dr. Mohammad Houri	Thursday	08:00 - 02:00
Pediatrics	Dr. Hayat Manasfi	Thursday	10:00 - 12:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Stephanie El Naccour	Thursday	12:00 - 03:00
Ear, Nose, and Throat	Dr. Talal Halabi	Thursday	01:00 - 03:00
Urology	Dr. Samer Makarem	Thursday	12:00 - 02:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Jad Dergham	Thursday	09:00 - 12:00
Psychiatry	Dr. Mohammad Kalache	Thursday	08:00 - 10:00
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Dr. Salah Malas	Friday	10:00 - 12:00
Orthopedic Surgery	Dr. Ezz El Arab	Friday	01:00 - 03:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Razane Hamza	Friday	12:00 - 03:00
Urology	Dr. Bilal Itani	Friday	12:00 - 02:00
gastroenterology	Dr. Rola Hussein	Friday	09:00 - 11:00
Family Medicine	Dr. Jean Claude Honein	Friday	09:00 - 12:00
Ear, Nose and Throat	Dr. Anis Mrad	Friday	09:00 - 11:00
Neurology	Dr. Mohammad Agha	Friday	08:00 - 03:00

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values are SAFE CARE

Service Excellence:

we strive to provide our patients, physicians, and co-workers with Quality Service.

Accountability:

we demonstrate Professionalism and Responsibility in us

Fairness:

we exhibit Integrity and Honesty in all we do.

Effectiveness and Efficiency:

we are effective by doing the right things and efficient by doing things right.

Compassion:

we give priority to our patients and respond to their needs in a Safe and Caring environment.

Accessibility:

we aim to make our services Accessible to all at Affordable cost.

Respect:

we treat our patients, physicians, and co-workers Individually with Courtesy and Dignity.

Empowerment:

we promote an environment of Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Teamwork to enhance Critical Thinking and Decision Making.

AIM

BAUHC offers a broad spectrum of preventive health and counseling services to address the various needs of the community. It aims at developing an environment of comprehensive care that responds to community needs and ensures patient satisfaction.

• We focus on treating the person as a whole
• We listen to the community we serve to better understand its concerns
• We always plan, develop, implement, and evaluate our services

OBJECTIVES

At BAUHC, we look forward to provide the highest standards of care, hereby ensuring the health and wellbeing of the community. The center is an accessible place for you and your family members to receive adequate medical care for acute and chronic illnesses at affordable prices.

• To make BAUHC a distinguished place to provide both curative and preventive health care services to the community.
• To be a trusted leader in primary health care according to standards established by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
• To provide an excellent, comprehensive, safe, and accessible primary health care for patients in order to achieve both physical and spiritual health.
• To enhance clinical research and education to medical, nursing, and other allied health students and trainees.

Services

https://www.bau.edu.lb/healthcare-center/Services

BAUHC provides compassionate health care services for you and for each member of your family in one place. Available services are:

• Dentistry: Dental Care is available through Oral Diagnosis Clinic at BAU Faculty of Dentistry in the main building in Beirut campus.
• Immunization: BAUHC believes that immunization is one of the most cost-effective health investments and proven means for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases. In collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), BAUHC administers free of charge vaccines as per the National Immunization Calendar established by the MoPH.
• Dietary and Physiotherapy services: Dietary and Physiotherapy services are available through Faculty of Health Sciences located in Hariri building third floor in Beirut campus.
• Laboratory and Radiology Services: BAUHC Laboratory and Radiology diagnostic centers are under development. For the time being, patients are free to do the requested studies at their preference.
• Electrocardiography(ECG): Electrocardiography (ECG) is a quick, simple, painless procedure that provides information about the heart electrical activity. Recorded ECGs helps the physician in evaluating the heart condition and develop appropriate intervention.
• Ultrasound imaging: Ultrasound imaging helps the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Ultrasound imaging is generally considered a safe technique to visualize tissues and organs inside the body and record the movement of internal organs and blood flow through blood vessels. Examples of available ultrasound imaging procedures at BAUHC are ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis organs, breast, thyroid, and heart as well as for the pregnant woman and her fetus.
• Diagnostic Physiology Procedures: Available diagnostic studies available at BAUHC are stated above under the Diagnostic Physiology Center.
• Treatments and minor procedures: BAUHC provides treatments such as vitals checks, glucose level, injections, IV hydration, wound dressing, nebulization of medication, pap smear test. Available minor procedures are IUD insertion, ear wash, removal of foreign body from external eye, ENT scope examination, and minor surgery (such as removal of cyst, excision of nail and nail matrix, and incision and drainage of abscess, hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection).
• Pharmacy Assistance: BAUHC is developing a program to support the community members who cannot afford to buy their medications. The pharmacy room at BAUHC will provide a list of medications that will be delivered free of charge.

 

Beirut Arab University Opens Health Care Center - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Under the Patronage of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Al-Abiad

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Beirut-Arab-University-Opens-Health-Care-Center-Diagnostic-and-Therapeutic-Services-Under-the-Patronage-of-the-Minister-of-Public-Health-Dr-Firas-Al-Abiad

The President of Beirut Arab University, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, launched the Health Care Center “Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services” in Beirut campus under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, represented by Mr. Omar Al-Koush. The ceremony was attended by The President of the University Board of Trustees, Dr. Ammar Houry, Vice-Presidents, Deans of faculties, Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Houri, Presidents of Orders, University Presidents, hospital directors, and a crowd of interested people.

The Health Care Center at Beirut Arab University (BAUHC) provides high-quality and affordable diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitation and preventive services, including diagnostic medical laboratory, diagnostic imaging center, physiological diagnostic center, outpatient physical therapy clinics (PTOC) in affordable prices.

The ceremony started with the Lebanese national anthem and the University anthem, then the ceremony master, Ms. Rima Chehab, said “In these difficult circumstances, and based on the University’s pioneering role in serving the surrounding community, we are convinced of the need to promote these social and human values among our students and motivate them to serve as an example of solidarity for the best of the future of this country, this center opened its doors thanks to the initiative of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.

The President of the University, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, said: “The Health Care Center was established a few years ago by opening the medical clinics and was then supplemented with departments related to diagnostic treatment and therapeutic services, such as laboratories and radiology. We also thank Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation for providing us with equipments”.
El-Adawi continued “This center was established specifically to serve the community, especially since Lebanon is witnessing a phase of deterioration in health care. For this reason, we must establish all medical and diagnostic services to serve the people of this country. The University is keen to provide these high quality services to all segments of society in appropriate prices. It is worth mentioning that the center has its own management that is independent of the university where it plays its role far from the educational process”.

Professor El-Adawi concluded by thanking all those who had contributed to the establishing and completing the Centre, in particular the dear friend Minister Dr. Firas Al-Abiad.
Then, His Excellency Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, Minister of Health, represented by Mr. Omar Al Koush said “Emphasizing on the pivotal role and unlimited support of the Ministry of Public Health and its tireless endeavors to mobilize the public health sector in Lebanon through several means such as the establishment of a network of health-care centers and support them with the necessary medical and health assistance. The ministry also recognizes the role of civil society and civil, social, cultural and scientific institutions in assisting and actively participating with the State in addressing health problems.

Al Koush continued: “We thank the President, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, for the great efforts made towards not only giving in the scientific and cultural areas, but also because it was extended to giving in the field of health.”

At the end, the attendees toured the Center and its departments, out-patient clinics and laboratories.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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Women and Health

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Research/Women-and-Health

Every year around 8 million young children die of preventable causes, and more than 350,000 women die from preventable complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. These unacceptable deaths can and must be avoided by ensuring that all women and children get the prevention, treatment and care they need. They must have access to family planning, vaccines, and proper nutrition, as well as prevention of and treatment for pneumonia, diarrhea, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases.

Our aim at the Faculty of medicine at Beirut Arab University is to conduct a Research-integrated hospitals and community work that will help to optimize maternal and infant health outcomes and to develop early intervention and prevention strategies to reduce the risk for lifelong chronic disease. Some of the ongoing research projects at our Faculty include autism awareness in the Lebanese community, Awareness of the Lebanese pediatricians, family physicians and obstetricians about initiation and maintenance of breast feeding, Awareness of Lebanese Med students towards abortion, Prenatal and post-partum complications, Awareness of long-term contraception among the Lebanese population and many other ongoing researches.

Finally, we think that women and children are considered the most vulnerable components in the society beside the men who complete it. It is true that women are the real architects of the society and the children are the real engines of life. In order to keep this integrity, we believe that research is integral to excellence in healthcare.

“I call on everyone to play their part. Success will come when we focus our attention and resources on people, not their illnesses; on health, not disease. With the right policies, adequate and fairly distributed funding, and a relentless resolve to deliver to those who need it most – we can and will make a life-changing difference for current and future generations.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Global Strategy for Women's and Children's health, September 2010.

Mammogram Images Segmentation for Breast Cancer Detection

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Science/Event/Mammogram-Images-Segmentation-for-Breast-Cancer-Detection

To strengthen the relationship between the Faculty of Science and the community, a talk entitled “Mammogram Images Segmentation for Breast Cancer Detection” by Ali Zaart, Associate Professor of Computer Science, was held on December 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Faculty of Science, Debbieh Site. The attendees were from people from the medical society, BAU students & Faculty Members and some other specialists in computer science.
Abstract of the talk:
Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine the early detection of breast diseases in women. Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) systems use a digitilized mammographic image to search for abnormal areas of density, mass, or calcification that may indicate the presence of cancer. The main step in CAD system is the mammogram images segmentation. The objective of the talk is to present a mammogram images segmentation technique based on statistical distribution for breast cancer detection.

Social Psychology and Interpersonal Processes

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Society-Culture-and-Human-Behavior/social-psychology-and-interpersonal-processes

Society, culture, and human behavior significantly influence health and well-being. This subtheme serves SDG 3 by examining how social and cultural factors impact health outcomes, health behaviors, and access to healthcare. It explores the role of social norms, cultural practices, and behavioral change in promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing diseases, and ensuring universal access to quality healthcare services

By understanding social psychological processes in educational settings, researchers can contribute to creating inclusive and effective learning environments that promote equality and diversity.

Research in this subtheme can shed light on the underlying mechanisms of gender-based discrimination and contribute to the development of strategies to promote gender equality and reduce gender-based stereotypes and biases.

By investigating social psychological processes related to prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup relations, researchers can inform interventions that aim to reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion.

Understanding the dynamics of conflict, cooperation, and social influence can contribute to the development of strategies for conflict resolution, promoting social justice, and building stronger institutions.

Opening the “Psychosocial Counselling Unit” At Beirut Arab University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Opening-the-Psychosocial-Counselling-Unit-At-Beirut-Arab-University

The Faculty of Human Sciences at Beirut Arab University opened the "Psychosocial Counselling Unit" in the presence of the President of the University, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Houri, Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences, Professor Siddeeka Lasheen, Deans of faculties, faculty members and students.

This unit provides counselling services and interventions, including psychological, social and educational services for university students to enable them achieve psychosocial compatibility.

The unit seeks to promote self-development of students in need of psychological and social care and support through guidance and counselling sessions according to professional and ethical standards, as well as dissemination of psychological awareness.

The general objective of the Unit is to achieve students' mental health by:

- Providing psychosocial counselling services to students.

- Helping students develop their personalities and refine their skills.

- Modifying unhealthy behaviours resulting from life and social stress.

- Implementation of preventive and extension programmes for students.

- Empowering students to manage their lives efficiently and improve their ability to solve their problems.

- Working to disseminate psychological culture through different sectors at the university.

The idea of establishing this "unit" is part of the University's strategy and policy towards its surrounding to improve the conditions of its community and enable them achieve a healthier life.

Psychology Laboratory

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Human-Sciences/Facilities-and-Services

The Psychology Laboratory is located on the 10th floor in the Faculty of Human Sciences. It comprises a number of instruments that correspond to the empirical part of learning theories of psychology. The lab includes different batteries that assess intellectual skills, aptitudes, attitudes, and motivations, as well as scales to assess mental abilities. In addition, the psychology laboratory includes a variety of personality scales, mental health scales, and Clinical and Diagnostic Emotional scales. Students are trained on how to apply these scales, correct the scales and interpret the scores according to psychological theories.

BAU Psycho-social Unit

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Psycho-social-Unit

Introduction:

In the light of the accelerating rhythm of modern life and the increasing needs of university students for support, both psychologically and socially, to be able to better face the stressors and difficulties of daily life, the Faculty of Human Sciences (Psychology Department) proposes the establishment of the Psycho-social Unit at BAU. This unit becomes an inevitable requirement for the welfare of BAU students. Such a step will be a pioneering contribution by BAU among Lebanese universities.

The Unit offers counseling services and interventions, including but not limited to psychological, social and educational services for the students. These services are rendered in accordance with world-wide counseling, therapeutic psychological and ethical standards which regulate psycho-social services. The guiding principle for the Unit is nondiscrimination and equality. 

Vision: 

The Unit aims to be a pioneer in Lebanon, that offers psychological and social services to the students at the university, while empowering them to achieve their inner adjustment in both psychological and social terms.

Mission:

The Unit seeks to effectively contribute to the self-development of the students who are in need of care and psycho-social support. The aim is to help them attain the optimal level of psycho-social adjustment with themselves and their surroundings, by providing counseling sessions and raising awareness.

Beirut Arab University’s concept of social responsibility towards the Lebanese society has manifested itself over the years on various educational, academic and social levels, through crises and unpleasant events, in particular the recent dramatic events of August 4th, 2020. The explosion of the Beirut Port has aggravated the suffering of the people in this country, in particular the psychological suffering that requires immediate psychological intervention to help the distressed overcome this crisis towards a gradual return to a normal life style. The Faculty of Human Sciences, as part of the diverse services rendered by Beirut Arab University to the Lebanese community in this crisis, proposes to offer psychological guidance and support, through the following:

To receive all those who suffer psychologically in reaction to the Beirut Port incident, as well as subsequent loss or grief, at the Psycho-social Unit, the Faculty of Human Sciences, Beirut Arab University (Hariri Building, Floor 10), as of 17th August 2020, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

In collaboration with Radio Liban, a four-week live program will be held every Friday at 10:30 am to receive calls from the audience, to respond to their questions on all topics relevant to trauma and PTSD at various ages, and to offer advice and psychological first aid, as well as coping strategies that enhance resilience, and mechanisms to restore confidence and a positive outlook for Lebanon.

For further information, please call the hotline 70/999036