Direct institutional response

Yes. Ahlia University provides students with free access to university-provided sexual and reproductive health-care entry points, including the on-campus Health Unit, regular specialist clinic appointments, confidential counselling, information and education, health communication, preventive screening and awareness activities. When a student requires care beyond the University’s on-campus capacity, the Health Unit arranges or directs referral to an adjacent health centre or the nearest hospital. Any treatment delivered by an external provider is governed by that provider’s arrangements and is distinct from Ahlia’s free on-campus access. [E02] [E03] [E04] [E05] [E06]

Institutional Answer and Evidence Alignment

Ahlia University’s model combines direct campus provision, private support, prevention, education and referral. Students can enter the system through the Health Unit or the Directorate of Student Counseling and Advising, receive information and guidance, and be connected to external clinical care where required. This integrated model addresses health needs while protecting privacy, dignity and equitable access. [E02] [E03] [E04] [E05] [E07]

Free Student Access

Ahlia University provides its students with free access to the University’s own sexual and reproductive health-care entry points. No student fee is charged for using the campus Health Unit, attending the University’s regular specialist sexual and reproductive health appointments, seeking student counselling, obtaining health information and guidance, or participating in University health-awareness activities. This access is embedded in student support rather than sold as a separate clinical product. [E02] [E03] [E04] [E05]

The published health and wellbeing record also documents free medical tests—including weight, blood-sugar and body-mass-index checks—and specialist consultation delivered through a health-awareness programme. These preventive services complement the University’s clinical, counselling and educational access routes. [E03]

When a student needs investigation or treatment beyond the service that can safely be delivered on campus, Ahlia uses a referral pathway to the adjacent health centre or nearest hospital. The University’s free on-campus access is therefore preserved while students are connected promptly to the appropriate level of external care. [E03] [E06]

Health Unit

Directorate of Student Counseling & Advising

Campus Clinical Services and Referral Pathway

Health Unit and First Aid

Ahlia University maintains a Health Unit on the third floor of its campus. The service is staffed by a full-time health professional and provides medical first aid, immediate assessment and health guidance. The Health Unit’s current public contact details are telephone +973 17298956 and email [email protected], giving students a direct and identifiable service point. [E03] [E04] [E06]

Specialist Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinics

Ahlia’s public service description confirms dedicated sexual and reproductive health clinics, with a particular focus on female students and employees, including pregnant individuals. A qualified health professional oversees regular monthly appointments to provide care, guidance and support. The specialist provision sits alongside the general campus clinic so that students can move from initial contact to focused support within the University’s health system. [E02] [E03]

Emergency and Hospital Access

If a condition cannot be managed safely by the campus service, the Health Unit arranges for the student to be taken by ambulance to the adjacent health centre or, in a more serious case, to the nearest hospital. This escalation route connects on-campus access with Bahrain’s wider clinical system and ensures that urgent or specialist needs are not left unsupported. [E02] [E03] [E06]

Ahlia students participating in a supervised campus health activity. [E02]

Service Access Sequence

Confidential Counselling and Student Support

The Directorate of Student Counseling and Advising provides academic, psychological, social and career guidance. Its open-door model allows students to discuss concerns without restriction on the purpose or frequency of contact, while the student handbook describes counselling as safe, private and confidential. This service offers an appropriate first point of contact for sensitive wellbeing concerns and supports referral to qualified external services when specialist intervention is required. [E05] [E06]

Multiple Confidential Contact Channels

• In-person access through the Directorate’s open-door counselling service. [E05]

• Telephone appointments during published working hours, Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [E05]

• Email and WhatsApp communication for students who prefer an alternative first contact. [E05]

• Referral for concerns that require assistance beyond the University counselling service. [E05] [E06]

Privacy and Inclusive Access

Ahlia’s Equity and Diversity Policy establishes equitable and respectful treatment across a diverse student community and affirms a discrimination-free academic and social environment. Diversity is expressly understood to include gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, marital and family status, language and socio-economic background. This framework supports dignified access to health information and support without discrimination or stigma. [E07]

The University’s Equal Opportunity governance reinforces gender-responsive policy, women’s empowerment, safe and supportive conditions, lifelong learning, awareness campaigns and women-focused activities for students and staff. These commitments strengthen the environment in which sexual and reproductive health services and education are delivered. [E08]

Access Channels

Information Education and Communication

Ahlia University’s provision extends beyond individual appointments. Its public health and wellbeing framework identifies information and education on sexual and reproductive health through specialised clinics, campaigns, awareness events and informative lectures. Students therefore receive both personal guidance and population-level prevention messages through recurring institutional channels. [E02] [E03]

Curriculum and Gender Responsive Education

The course Equal Opportunities in Public Life, EOPL 112, provides a structured educational setting for understanding gender equality, women’s empowerment, relevant legislation, national initiatives, gender balance, justice and partnership, and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This course strengthens the rights-based and gender-responsive knowledge that supports informed health choices and respectful participation in society. [E09]

Published description of EOPL 112 Equal Opportunities in Public Life. [E09]

Student Created Health Communication

The Breast Cancer Awareness Multimedia Product Design Hackathon invited Ahlia students and alumni to transform health information into creative multimedia products. Its objectives included hands-on learning, creative thinking, community engagement and awareness of multimedia tools. By involving students as health communicators, the initiative reinforced education through peer-created, accessible messaging. [E13]

Breast Cancer Awareness Multimedia Product Design Hakathon

Ahlia University, College of Information Technology Multimedia Science Department is calling for its First Multimedia Awareness Competition. The competition awards the best work being done for the Multimedia Product Design under the topic “Breast Cancer Awareness”.

Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness

Objectives:

• To encourage the IT students to conduct hands-on projects and combine different fields

• To pave the way for employability or entrepreneurship

• To create awareness on potential Multimedia tools

• To nourish the creative thinking of students

• To instill the educational skills on community engagement

Eligibility:

Ahlia IT College students and alumni are eligible to participate. Only one entry is allowed per participant which can be individual or in a group. A group entry can have 2 to 4 students.

Criteria:

The following criteria are considered to choose the best Multimedia Products

• Originality

• Creativity

• Relevance to the topic

• Organization of the content

• Design

• Language Mechanics

Awards & Certificates:

Best multimedia products will be awarded with prizes and certificate of appreciation will be issued to all the participants.

Note:

Last Date of Submission: 30th October 2021

Only one entry is allowed (can be in a group of 2 to 4 students)

At the specified date and time, team/individual required to present their work

Judges’ decisions are final

All the entries and registration can be forwarded to Ms. Sara Al Swad at [email protected]

Awareness Delivery Methods

Health Awareness Clinical Partnerships and Prevention

Think Pink with Al Kindi Hospital

Ahlia University’s Think Pink breast-cancer campaign, delivered with Al-Kindi Hospital, combined an awareness lecture with free medical tests and consultation with a nutritionist. The programme connected education, preventive screening and professional advice, giving students a practical pathway from awareness to individual health information. [E02] [E03]

Think Pink campaign delivered by Ahlia University with Al-Kindi Hospital. [E02]

Recurring Breast Health Education

The University has sustained breast-health education through repeated activities. The 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness event invited the university community to a campus Think Pink programme, and the 2023 campaign combined student engagement with support for the Bahrain Cancer Society. These recurring activities show an established pattern of health communication rather than an isolated event. [E11] [E12]

2025 Continuity

On 28 October 2025, Ahlia University continued this work through Breast Cancer Awareness Sessions in the University Theatre Hall and Food Court. The programme addressed early detection, prevention and treatment through expert speakers, survivors, health professionals and interactive activities. This later evidence confirms that the University’s health-education model remained active after the 2024 reporting year. [E14]

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT

https://www.instagram.com/ahliauniversitybh/p/Cy_NT97qHzk/?img_index=1

Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

TOGETHER S.A.F.E” CAMPAIGN

The event was an opportunity for the team to promote their campaign outside of the university and to convey their message of love, peace and social tolerance to the whole community [13].

Recent study examines effective treatments for post-prostatectomy disorders

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Conducted by the Community University and published in major international journals Court

A recent study conducted by the Community University recommended the use of variable-intensity seismic frequencies (WBV) to treat urinary system disorders after prostatectomy, as a safe treatment with numerous physiological effects on the muscles of the body and pelvis, strengthening them and rapidly restoring their vitality.

A research team formed by the National University reached this conclusion among several results of a study published by one of the world's best-judged journals in the field of physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation, physiotherapy published by the international publishing house Elsevier Ltd., and is one of the first category magazines (Q1) ranked seventh in the field of physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation worldwide according to the international classification Web of Science and Scopus database.

The research team was formed by the team leader and professor of physiotherapy at the Community University, Dr. Sayed Tantawi, Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies at the National University, Dr. Dalia Kamel, Dr. Walid Kamal Abdul Basit, Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Hani Al-Jawhari, Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Cairo University in Egypt.

On this occasion, the founding president of the National University and chairman of its board of trustees, Professor Abdullah al-Hawaj, praised the growing interest of the university's professors and researchers in scientific research and the conduct of research studies that are of interest to various institutions and research centers around the world, noting the effort sought by the research team formed by the university and its good results, and this is evidenced by the interest of one of the best international journals courted by its adoption and publication.

He added: We encourage our teachers and students to carry out joint research projects, and strengthen them with Gulf and Arab expertise to make a mark on the National University and the Kingdom of Bahrain in the process of scientific research.

For his part, the leader of the research team Dr. Sayed Tantawi said that this study is the first of its kind in physiotherapy for cases of urinary disorder after prostatectomy, and was built on various applications tests while it took about three and a half years to prepare and publish.

He added: There are many therapeutic methods in such common cases after this type of surgery, including bioflux, electrical stimulation, lifestyle changes, or a combination of these strategies, but with rapid scientific progress in the field of physical therapy may emerge new treatment methods such as variable-intensity seismic frequency therapy (WBV) which has been tested and applied in many cases of illness.

Dr. Sayed Tantawi noted that the journal Physiotherapy stated in the letter of approval for the publication of this research that it is a promising and distinctive beginning in the field of rehabilitation for men's health due to the scarcity of distinctive research directed to this type of specialization and this has increased the insistence of the research team to complete the journey and focus on scientific research in this field.

This scientific achievement is the result of the University's policy of supporting serious and sober scientific research, which is based on promoting scientific research that addresses issues of concern to Bahrain and the Gulf as a whole, and in line with the 2016-2020 higher education and scientific research strategies launched by the Higher Education Council and its Secretariat and supervised its implementation with all due course.

Preventive Care Components

Evidence from the 2024 Reporting Year

The University’s 2024 public evidence establishes both standing provision and active education. The service is not dependent on a single event: it is anchored in the campus Health Unit, the specialist clinic, counselling arrangements, the student handbook and gender-responsive academic and co-curricular education. [E02] [E03] [E04] [E05] [E06] [E09] [E10]

Seventh Equal Opportunities Conference

Held on 6 and 7 February 2024 at the Gulf Hotel in Manama, the Seventh Equal Opportunities Conference was organized by Ahlia University with Brunel University London and the University of Business and Technology in Saudi Arabia. Its gender-equality focus provided a formal platform for research, policy dialogue and the exchange of practice relevant to women’s rights, inclusive health and social wellbeing. [E10]

Together, these institutional, operational and educational records demonstrate meaningful access during the required evidence year: a permanent point of care, scheduled specialist provision, private counselling, clear referral arrangements, formal learning and awareness activity. [E01] [E02] [E03] [E05] [E06] [E09] [E10]

Governance Inclusion and Student Protection

Equity and Diversity

Ahlia University’s Equity and Diversity Policy commits the institution to fairness and respect across its community. It recognizes difference and belonging across gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, language, marital or family status and socio-economic background. For students, the policy affirms a discrimination-free academic and social environment. These principles apply to the environment in which health information, counselling and clinical access are provided. [E07]

Equal Opportunity Governance

The Equal Opportunity Committee is part of Ahlia University’s formal governance structure and is chaired by the President. Its purpose is to mainstream equal opportunity, diversity and inclusivity in line with Bahrain Vision 2030 and SDG 5. The Equal Opportunity Plan includes gender-responsive policy, women’s empowerment, a safe and supportive environment, lifelong learning, partnerships, awareness campaigns and women-focused activities. [E08]

Student Protection Principles

Contribution to SDG 3

This provision advances SDG 3 by combining access to essential health support with prevention, education and referral. It is particularly relevant to the goal of ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, information and education, while the University’s equity framework supports inclusive participation and informed decision-making. [E15]

Institutional Conclusion

Ahlia University provides students with a comprehensive and free university-based pathway to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education. The pathway begins with the campus Health Unit and regular specialist clinic appointments; is reinforced by confidential counselling and multiple communication channels; and extends through lectures, awareness campaigns, preventive screening, nutrition consultation, student-created health communication and referral to health centres or hospitals when required. [E02] [E03] [E04] [E05] [E06] [E13]

The 2024 reporting-year evidence confirms standing services, published student access arrangements, curriculum-based gender education and an international equal-opportunity conference. Earlier and later breast-health activities demonstrate sustained institutional practice. Ahlia University therefore answers the indicator affirmatively and evidences access through clinical services, counselling, information, education, communication, awareness and referral. [E01] [E02] [E06] [E09] [E10] [E11] [E12] [E14]

Final Evidence Summary

Public Evidence Register

Each evidence identifier used in this report links directly to a public source. Institutional sources are prioritized, and dates distinguish the 2024 reporting evidence from historical or continuity material. [E01]

E01 THE Sustainability Impact Rankings Methodology 2026 — 2026 methodology.

E02 Ahlia University SDG 3.3.4 University Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Students — Ahlia public evidence page.

E03 Ahlia University Health and Wellbeing Services — Current institutional service description.

E04 Ahlia University Health Unit — Current campus clinic contact and remit.

E05 Directorate of Student Counseling and Advising — Current counselling access routes.

E06 Ahlia University Student Handbook — Public handbook hosted in April 2024 repository.

E07 Ahlia University Equity and Diversity Policy — Institutional inclusion and non-discrimination framework.

E08 Ahlia University Equal Opportunity — Governance and gender-responsive initiatives.

E09 Ahlia University Course Descriptions — Course record printed 5 December 2024.

E10 Seventh Equal Opportunities Conference — 6–7 February 2024 event.

E11 Think Pink Cancer Awareness — 29 October 2023 awareness activity.

E12 Breast Cancer Awareness — 25 October 2022 awareness activity.

E13 Breast Cancer Awareness Multimedia Product Design Hackathon — Student-created health communication.

E14 Breast Cancer Awareness Sessions — 28 October 2025 continuity evidence.

E15 United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 — International health and wellbeing framework.