Goal 3 / 3.3 / 3.3.1
University Collaborations with Health Institutions for Improved Wellbeing Outcomes
3.3.1 Does your university as a body have current collaborations with local or global health institutions to improve health & wellbeing outcomes?
Collaboration with Bahrain Health City
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/diabetes-awareness/
In collaboration with Bahrain Health City, the Director of Student Services & Activities is organizing the ’ Diabetes Awareness’, on Sunday 19th of November 2023 from 11:00 am till 02:00 pm at the Food Court.
The program will include the following activities:
’ Free medical tests (weight, blood sugar, BMI)
’ Consultation with a dental specialist.
’ Consultation with a nutritionist.
’ Consultation with Audiologist and speech pathologist.
Hope to see you all there.
Cooperation with the Ministry of Health
Stay Healthy
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/stay-healthy/
The Student Services and Activities Department, in collaboration with Bahrain Medical City, is organizing a comprehensive health education day for the staff and students of Ahlia University. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the mezzanine. This event aims to promote health awareness and provide valuable medical services to enhance the well-being of the university community.
During this event, doctors and specialists from Bahrain Medical City will be present on campus. They will offer medical consultations and examinations to students and staff.
The program will include the following activities:
’ Free medical tests (weight, blood sugar, BMI)
’ Consultation with a dental specialist.
’ Consultation with a nutritionist.
Hope to see you all there.
Sustainability in Connectivity
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/ahlia-university-sustainability/sustainability-in-connectivity/
Ahlia University recognizes the need for strong connections within the university and between the university and global communities. Indeed, an important strategic objective of the University is to expand and nurture relationships with local and regional industries including small and medium enterprises in order to contribute to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs across the university and in our communities. The fabric of our community is strong, and so are our ties with the interconnected communities into which we are woven, from local to global. All members of AU’s community feel welcome, valued, relevant and informed’recognizing themselves as integral participants in the campus community.
AU as a whole values its important role beyond the campus, and is connected with and responsive to Bahrain, GCC Countries and the whole world. Strong relationships, accessible information and multidirectional listening and learning are the norm.
Sustainability in connectivity includes themes such as wellness & health, community engagement, belonging, accessibility, and knowledge sharing.
Global Cooperation
World Health Organization
We champion health and a better future for all
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives ’ from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded Al-Ahlia University a prestigious certificate, valid until 2026. This recognition reflects the university's commitment to upholding international standards in healthcare education and underscores its dedication to producing highly qualified professionals in the field. The certificate serves as a testament to Al-Ahlia University's continued excellence in healthcare education and its contribution to global health initiatives.
’Urban Health & Wellbeing Building Collaborative Intelligence for Better Lives in Cities
This conference will be hosted by Ahlia University, AU, in partnership with the International Science Council, ISC, and in collaboration with the International Society for Urban Health, ISUH. UHWB18 is the premier interdisciplinary platform for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Urban Health and wellbeing. The conference will bring together leading academic scientists, professionals, researchers, and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world’.
WTUN Webinar Series
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/wtun-ii/
The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff and Students during COVID-19: To help prevent further spread of the covid19 pandemic, Ahlia University developed the initiative of "Webinar Series: The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff and Students during COVID-19" in which guidelines and recommendations for the care of each individual were given, in addition to what should be done in case of being suspected of having covid19.
Figure 2. The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff and Students during COVID-19, taken from [5].
Ahlia University is able to share with local and international institutions to undertake and improve health and wellness outcomes and enable the better development of this important SDG.
Ahlia University has established communication with King Hamad University Hospital (Kingdom of Bahrain) to establish a research center to produce health and wellness related research, it is in collaboration between three channels: (a) King Hamad University Hospital, (b) Brunel University London and (c) Ahlia University Bahrain.’[6].
Figure 3. King Hamad University Hospital, taken from’[6]
Clinics are meant to provide services to patients referred from physicians working in health centers aged 18 years and above. Children under the age of eighteen and persons with addiction problems are excluded from the cases, where they are transferred to special units in the psychiatric hospital. Promotional, preventive, curative and rehabilitative psychological services are provided through all health centers.
International Collaborations
The below list shows all International Collaborations that AU is currently involved in:
1. AU collaborates with Brunel University to lay down the initial plan for the opening of a post-graduate degree for health studies [7].
At the moment, Brunel University London has a close partnership with Ahlia University, which allows students in the Gulf region to undertake a Brunel PhD with supervision and training given by the Brunel University academic members of staff. This gives students the ability to study and research for a UK degree, while based in Bahrain and prouded of the success of the graduates from the program [8].
Also, with the Brunel University London-Ahlia University undergraduate student exchange programme, where the students will allow them to make your degree a truly global experience by spending time studying in London and Manama, Bahrain.
Figure 4. Brunel University London, taken from [8]
2. AU’s Professor Abdulla and Professor Fuad Shehab are members of Bahrain Child Development Society (An international conference on child development organized by BCDS in April supported by Ahlia University).
3. Dr. Dalia Kamel and Dr. Sayed Tantawy, of AU, are members in the below international institutions:
’ Kinesio Taping Association International, USA.
’ Egyptian Physical Therapy Syndicate.
’ Egyptian Association of Physical Therapy & Medical
’ Rehabilitation.
’ The Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders.
4. Dr. Dalia Kamel and Dr. Sayed Tantawy, of AU, have the following publishes in collaborations with international institutions:
’ ’Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduce pain and improve quality of life in patients with idiopathic chronic orchidalgia?’ A randomized controlled trial, Journal of Pain Research, Journal of Pain Research 2018:11 77’82. In collaboration with the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, KSA and Cairo University, Egypt’[9].
Figure 5. Paper taken from [9]
’ ’Effects of a proposed physical activity and diet control to manage constipation in middle-ages obese women, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy’ 2017:10 1’7. In collaboration with the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, KSA and Cairo University, Egypt’[10].
Figure 6. Paper taken from [10]
’ ’Pulsed electromagnetic field with or without exercise therapy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia’, Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2017; 29: 1305’1310. In collaboration with Cairo University, Egypt’[11].
Figure 7. Paper taken from’[11]
’ ’Experience of dysmenorrhea among a group of Physical Therapy students, Cairo University: An exploratory study’, Journal of Pain Research 2017; 10: 1079- 1085. In Collaboration with Cairo University, Giza, Egypt’[12].
Figure 8. Paper taken from’[12]
’ ’Pulsed magnetic field versus ultrasound in the treatment of postnatal carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial in the women of an Egyptian population’, Journal of advanced Research, 2017; (8), 45-53. In Collaboration with Cairo University, Giza, Egypt’[13].
Figure 9. Paper taken from’[13]
’ ’Exposure to bullying among medical students at Arabian Gulf University and University of Dammam in comparison to nonmedical students at Ahlia University, Bahrain’. In collaboration with Ahlia University, Arabian Gulf University (Bahrain) and University of Dammam (KSA)
5. Dr. Esra Aldhaen has published research paper with regard to the impact of social media towards cosmetic procedures with medical doctors from Bahrain and United Kingdom Salisbury Hospital.’
’ Saeed, T., AlDhaen, E., & Saeed, A. (2019). The impact of social media on seeking individual's cosmetic procedures. International Journal of Electronic Banking, 1(3), 195-205’[14].
Figure 10. Paper taken from’[14]
6. Dr. Redha Bahman Ali Dashti, of AU, is a member in the below international institutions:
’ Member of World federation for Neuro Rehabilitation, UK.
’ Member of World confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT
7. Dr. Pocholo B. Trinidad, of AU, is a member in the below international institutions:
’ Professional Regulatory Commission - Board of Medicine,
’ Licensed/Board-Certified Physician.
’ Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, Inc. (PAFP , Inc.) -
’ Certified Family Physician (CFP).
’ Philippine Medical Association (PMA).
’ Manila Medical Society ( MMS).
8. Dr. Litty M. Shibu, of AU, is a member of the ’Indian Association of Physiotherapists’.
9. Dr. Litty M. Shibu and Dr. Pocholo B. Trinidad, of AU, have the following publications:
’ Managing Community-based Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy Academic Programs in the Philippines’ In collaboration with Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science and Technology, Manila, Philippines.
’ ’Cultural adaptation of the Revised Client Satisfaction Device (CSD) of the Revised Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey into Tagalog’ in collaboration with the College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences, University of the East -Ramon-Magsaysay Memorial Medical College ( UERMMC), Manila, Philippines and OP Solutions, Houston, Texas, USA.
10. World Sustainable Development Outlook 2017- The 15th International Annual Conference of World Association for sustainable Development (WASD), jointly organized with Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain, was held between the 16th and 18th of May 2017. AU participated with the below papers:
’ ’End-users’’’ satisfaction’’ with’’ the’’ quality’’ of’’ innovative healthcare technologies in’ Bahrain: a’ case’ study’ of’ hospital information systems’ by Mukhtar Al-Hashimi & Mishleen Aqleh of Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain’[15].
Figure 11. Paper taken from’[15]
’ ’An’ investigation’ of’ the’ utilization’ of’ energy’ and’ water conservation’’’’ technologies’’’’ in’’’’ Bahrain:’’’’ entrepreneurial opportunity’’ Mukhtar’ Al-Hashimi’ &’ Sayed’ Dheya’ Ahmed’ of Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain’[16].
Figure 12.Taken from’[16]
’ ’Hand’ grip’ strength,’ body’ mass’ index’ and’ anthropometric measurements among female university students: preliminary data in Bahrain’ by Dalia Kamel, Fatima Mirza, Fatima Al-Zaki, Jenan Al-Sehali & Zahraa Abdulla of Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain’[17].
Figure 13. Taken from [17]
11. World Sustainable Development Outlook 2018- the 16th International Conference of World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), hosted by the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit in the UN Palais de Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, between the 10th and 13th of April 2018. The conference aimed at exploring ways and means to improve the contribution of the private sector to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and stimulate its interest to engage partnership with the UN system organizations as well as to improve efficiency in the use of resources’[18]. AU contributed with the below paper:
’ ’Renewable Energy for sustainable Development and the Impact on the Global Economic System’ by Shawqi Al Dallal of Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain’[18].
Figure 14. Paper taken from’[18]
The following is also list of research publications conducted by Ahlia Faculty in collaboration with Students, student research in the area of good health and well-being was published in national and international journals or proceedings:
’ Khraisat, A., Sweis, R. J., Saleh, R., Suifan, T., Hiyassat, M., & Sarea, A. (2017). The assessment of service quality in private hospitals in Amman area using the gap approach. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 22(3), 281-308.’[19]
Figure 15. Taken from’[19]
’ Abdelbasset, W. K., Alsubaie, S. F., Tantawy, S. A., Elyazed, T. I. A., & Kamel, D. M. (2018). evaluating pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, and pediatric quality of life following a 10-week aerobic exercise training in school-aged asthmatics: a randomized controlled trial’[20].
Figure 16. Paper taken from’[20]
’ Tantawy, S. A., Abdelbasset, W. K., Kamel, D. M., & Alrawaili, S. M. (2018). A randomized controlled trial comparing helium-neon laser therapy and infrared laser therapy in patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Lasers in medical science, 33(9), 1901-1906’[21].
Figure 17. Paper taken from’[21]
’ AlHusaini, F. A., & Al Mubarak, M. M. S. (2018). Public awareness of adverse drug reaction medical safety. International journal of health care quality assurance, 31(6), 520-530’[22].
Figure 18. Taken from’[22]
’ Jaoua, N., Woodman, A., & Amini, M. (2018). Abnormal Weight Among University Students in the Kingdom of Bahrain (2018): Prevalence, Factors, Predictions, and Recommendations’[23].
Figure 19. Paper taken from’[23]
’ Assali, I. M. AUGMENTING URBAN PARKS IN BAHRAIN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CITIZENS’HEALTH’[24].
Figure 20. Taken from’[24]
’ Al-Saffar, M. (2015). Passive Cooling Strategies in Greening Existing Residential Building in Hot Dry Climate: Case Study in Bahrain. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A, 4, 233-240’[25].
Figure 21. Paper taken from’[25]
’ Hasan, F. S., & Almubarak, M. M. S. (2016). Factors influencing women entrepreneurs’ performance in SMEs. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 12(2), 82-101’[26].
Figure 22. Paper taken from’[26]
’ Tantawy, S. A., Elgohary, H. M., Abdelbasset, W. K., & Kamel, D. M. (2019). Effect of 4 weeks of whole-body vibration training in treating stress urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery: A randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 105(3), 338-345’[27].
Figure 23. Paper taken from’[27]
’ A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of 8-week high-intensity interval exercise on intrahepatic triglycerides, visceral lipids, and health-related quality of life in diabetic obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease’[28].
Figure 24. Paper taken from’[28]
’ Tantawy, S. (2019). Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among employees with different tasks: Ahlia University case study. Biomedical Research, 30, 30’[29].
Figure 25. Paper taken from [29]
’ Jar, A. A. H. A., & Reyad, S. M. R. (2019). The impact of gender difference between employees and their managers on employees' job satisfaction in Islamic banking sector in Kingdom of Bahrain. International Journal of Electronic Banking, 1(3), 256-282’[30].
Figure 26. Paper taken from’[30]
’ Tantawy, S. A., & Kamel, D. M. (2016). The effect of kinesio taping with exercise compared with exercise alone on pain, range of motion, and disability of the shoulder in postmastectomy females: a randomized control trial. Journal of physical therapy science, 28(12), 3300-3305’[31].
Figure 27. Paper taken from’[31]
’ Elgohary, H. M., Tantawy, S. A., & Eladl, H. M. (2016). IMPACT OF INTERFERENTIAL CURRENT ON PAIN RELIEF AMONG PATIENTS WITH ORCHIALGIA. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, 3(4), 450’[32].
Figure 28. Paper taken from [25]
’ Tantawy, S. A., Rahman, A. A., & Ameer, M. A. (2017). The relationship between the development of musculoskeletal disorders, body mass index, and academic stress in Bahraini University students. The Korean journal of pain, 30(2), 126’[33].
Figure 29. Paper taken from’[33]
’ Alsayed, N., Eldabi, T., & Lee, H. (2017). Investigating Obesity Related Behaviours in Friendship Networks Among the Youth: A Systemised Review. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health, 9(2), 93’[34].
Figure 30 image from’[34]
’ Alsayed, N. M. (2018). Investigating weight-related behaviours in Bahraini adolescents’ friendship networks (Doctoral dissertation, Brunel University London)’[35].
Figure 31. Paper taken from [35]
’ This study investigated thumb pain and disability in selected Ahlia University students regarding cellphone related repetitive strain injuries, to determine the clinical presentation of these injuries according to their symptomatology and signs, the extent of hand disability related to these injuries according to thumb range of motion. [36]
Figure 32. Paper taken from [36]
National collaboration
With the support of the Ministry of Health announces the launch of telemedicine services in health centers through video technology consultations. The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the launch of a telemedicine service through video technology consultations, with primary care in health centers. Where the AU can use these services [37].
Figure 33. Ministry of Health, taken from [37]
Dr. Dalia Kamel, Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies at Al-Ahliyya University, delivered a research paper in the scientific forum established by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the British Council in Bahrain under the title UK-Bahrain sport, health and science symposium. The forum brought together a group of health experts from various UK universities with a distinguished participation from the Ahlia University [38].
Figure 34. Taken from [38]
Local Collaboration:
Health Services Collaborations
https://www.instagram.com/ahliauniversitybh/
DermaPlast Hospital (Dr. Tariq Saeed in coordination with Dr. Esra AlDhaen)
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Abstract-Book.pdf
Saeed, T., AlDhaen, E., & Saeed, A. (2019). The impact of social media on seeking individual's cosmetic procedures. International Journal of Electronic Banking, 1(3), 195-205’[14].
Cooperation with King Hamad Hospital
https://www.facebook.com/ahliauniversitybh/photos/a.276813952702220/910014512715491
Ahlia University, in cooperation with King Hamad Hospital, made a blood donation campaign that was held in the Ahlia University building.
Collaboration with Al-Kindi Hospital
https://www.facebook.com/ahliauniversitybh/photos/a.276813952702220/904991769884432/
In collaboration with Al-Kindi Hospital, the Director of Student Services & Activities, it was organized the ’Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at the theater hall. The aim of this event was to support the effort in raising breast cancer awareness, education, and care.
The program was included in the following activities:
’ Awareness Lecture.
’ Free medical tests (weight, blood sugar, BMI)
’ Consultation with a nutritionist
In addition, the below list shows all Local Collaborations that AU is currently involved in:
’ AU actively promotes awareness campaigns on key international days related to health such as World Diabetes Day, World Down Syndrome Day and World Health Day.
’ AU has a strong collaboration with Prince Sultan Center for hearing aid which is directed by Professor Fuad Shehab of AU.
’ Dr. Redha Bahman Ali Dashti of AU is a member of the ’Bahrain Physical Therapy association (BPTA)’.
’ Dr. Litty M. Shibu of AU is a member of the local ’Bahrain Physical Therapy Association (BPTA)’.
Student Activities & Services support students’ well-being through the organization of various activities throughout the year. The categories of these activities include:
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Sports activities and students’ participation in athletics teams |
Figure 40. Taken from [43] |
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Cultural activities such as poetry competitions.
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Figure 41. Taken from [43] |
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MUN participation.
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Figure 42. Taken from [43] |
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Symposium on petroleum information
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Figure 43. Taken from [43] |
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Workshop in Bahrain Parliamentary Training Centre about Kingdom of Bahrain Elections. Social Events (Dessert Camping, Charity, Visiting elderly home and Iftaar Saem in Holy Ramadhan).
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Figure 44. Taken from [43] |
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Health Awareness Campaigns (Think Pink Cancer Awareness, Blood Donation campaign).
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Figure 45. Taken from [43] |
Internships
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/colleges-page/college-medical-health-sciences/internships/
’ Clinical courses with Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical education courses take place at a number of external sites (see list of affiliated hospitals & centers) and are structured, credited, documented and assessed according to the norms and standards of the University for clinical courses. Clinical training experience are embedded in clinical courses. Students are placed into 2 major governmental hospitals (under the Ministry of Health (MOH) & Ministry of Defense), primary health centers (under the MOH), 5 private hospitals (one of it is specialized hospital) and two private clinics. Students in final year will be also gaining experience visiting community-based centers in both pediatric and geriatric settings.
’ Each multi-section clinical course has a course coordinator, course instructor and Clinical assistant(s) all of whom are licensed physiotherapists/medical practitioners and act as mentors to the students. The coordinators and instructors are either full time or part-time faculty members under the management of the Department Chairperson.
’ Furthermore, Clinical Education have been detailed in a Clinical Education Manual and Clinical Training and Education Logbook which includes policies & procedures and assessment methods.
Medical Insurance
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/active-employees-benefits/
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Medical Insurance |
’ All Academic and Administrative staff of Ahlia University has medical insurance coverage. The medical insurance is renewed on a yearly basis and the employees have the option of adding their dependents to be members in the insurance pool. In such a case the employees is responsible to pay for their dependents. ’ Network for Direct billing ’ UAE ’ Qatar ’ Oman ’ Kuwait ’ Jordan ’ Turkey ’ Thailand ’ Hotlines: Takaful International: 17565656, Health 360: 80011360 |
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’ Life Insurance |
’ Covered Benefits ’ Death due to Any Cause (Worldwide 24 hours) ’ Accidental Death Benefit (Double Indemnity) ’ Permanent Total Disability (Accident and Sickness) ’ Permanent Partial Disability (Accident and Sickness) ’ Repatriation (Max. of BHD 3,000/- per insured life) |
Names and addresses of health institutions affiliating with AU
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Salmaniya Medical Complex |
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King Hamad University Hospital |
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Primary Health Centers, Ministry of Health
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American Mission Hospital |
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Ibn-Al Nafees Hospital |
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Al Kindi Specialised Hospital |
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Royal Bahrain Hospital |
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International Hospital of Bahrain |
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Therapy Center for Physical Therapy |
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Bahrain Mobility Center |
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Community-Based Rehabilitation Centers
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