16.9 Health Services
The University offers basic health services including awareness programs to its students, staff and faculty members.
Health Services
The University has an on-campus registered nurse available to address any medical emergency affecting UD students, staff or faculty members. For major incidents, the nurse or security personnel shall call the ambulance for the appropriate action.
Health Awareness
Health Awareness Programs provide community health education focusing on preventive measures to develop the student’s awareness on how to avoid or deal with various illnesses and injuries, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. These programs are conducted in partnership with top medical companies specializing in dental, optical, wellness and slimming, skin, hygiene, and dairy and nutritional products.
The Health Center in collaboration with various medical centers under the Department of Health Authority (DHA) organizes:
- Free screenings and tests for various medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, vision, and body mass index
- Blood donation campaigns, and
- Environmental campaigns to promote a sustainable and healthy environment.
To ensure that students have access to a healthy and nutritional food, the Health Center regularly conducts meetings and checks with the cafeteria concessionaire. In addition, a survey is also administered to get the feedback of students regarding the food, service and cleanliness of the cafeteria.