SDG - 3
Health outreach programs:
1. Daffodil Bandhushobha (Student Club) provides free healthcare Services to Local Community
Daffodil Bandhushobha has provided free healthcare to more than two hundred poor and underprivileged people in the areas adjacent to Daffodil International University in Ashulia, Dhaka. On the occasion of Prothom Alo's 25th anniversary, this program was held on October 31 as a part of 'One Good Work'.
2. Community Health Outreach: Free Check-up Campaign in Daffodil Smart City
Daffodil International University, in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, conducted a successful "Community Health Outreach" event, focusing on Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Collaborating with the DIU Medical Center and Department of Public Health, the event provided free medical check-ups, healthcare advice, and educational sessions to over 120 local residents. The university's commitment to social responsibility and access to quality healthcare was evident in this initiative, which marks the beginning of ongoing efforts to support the community's well-being. Stay tuned for more updates on their mission to create a healthier and happier community.
3. The Hepatitis 'B' Virus or Liver Cirrhosis Immunization Program Arranged by DIU
One in every twelve people of the world are affected by Hepatitis 'B'. The Hepatitis 'B' Virus or Liver Cirrhosis Immunization Program was arranged by Social Business Students' Forum (SBSF) of DIU and managed by Family and Community Empowerment Support (FACES). This was organized as part of DIU’s social responsibility with the motto of elimination of hepatitis B thinking about the health and safety of everyone including the students of the University. The three doses of the vaccine were given by arranging three camps between May to August 2022.
More than one thousand students, employees, faculty and local community people got Hepatitis 'B' vaccine under the program. There is a need to be fully aware of this virus and getting vaccinated against 'Hepatitis B' virus helps to protect ourselves and our surroundings, and our families.
4. Community Awareness Programme on Dengue Disease
A community awareness programme to prevent the deadly outbreak of Dengue Disease in Bangladesh was organized by the Department of Public Health of Daffodil International University. A rally was held with the presence of DIU Vice Chancellor, Deans, Heads, Faculty, Employees and students. The team also went home to home of loca community to make them aware of the dengue fever, its causes, remedies and preventive measures to interrupt the massive outbreak of the disease.
5. Collaboration with Ministry of Health, GoB to Prevent Massive Outbreak of Dengue Disease
A scientific seminar on ‘Dengue: Country Overview and Clinical Management’ was held in the Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia on 23 June 2022, which was organized by the Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University (DIU), supported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh. The country’s renowned entomologist and Professor of Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr. Kabirul Bashar delivered the keynote paper at the seminar.