On May 22nd 2024, the Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University (TIU), paid a visit to Nanakali Hospital as a part of community service project. The visit was supervised by Dean of students committee member, Ms. Zainab Hassan.
The community service project was designed to assist Nanakali Hospital patients by providing the administration with a specific amount of money to cover the cost of various cancer-related tests. This project was completed by first-year students in the Faculty of Dentistry as part of their Interpersonal Dynamics and Character-building course. The students collected a total of 1,886,000 IQDs.
The hospital was visited by a group of 11 students and their supervisor. They conversed with the hospital manager during their visit to the Nanakali administration. They deliberated on the donation process and the intended use of the funds. The administration issued a proof of receipt for the amount of money and distributed it to the students who were responsible for collecting the donations.
The community service projects aim is to provide assistance to individuals who are ill, in need, or experiencing a societal issue. Community service also enables young individuals to develop discipline, promote civic responsibility, foster respect for others, and engage in real-world career-related experiences. Extra attention is given to community service projects at Tishk International University, and students and staff are encouraged to participate in them.
We extend our gratitude to all the students who contributed to this project and made it a success; without your assistance, this would not have been possible. We hope that you have gained a better understanding of the challenges that our society and sick individuals, such as children with cancer, face and that you have learned a lesson that we should always assist one another and serve as a means to alleviate the struggles of society.
Keywords: Students, University Students, Universities, Higher Education, Education, Medical Education, Cancer, Cancer Patients, Cancer Therapy.
