College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Ajman Specialty Hospital Partner to Promote Cardiovascular Wellness on World Heart Day

Ajman, UAE, September 29, 2026, Ajman University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS), in partnership with Ajman Specialty Hospital, successfully organized a comprehensive public awareness event to mark World Heart Day on September 29th. The impactful community engagement initiative saw Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BPharm) students join forces with COPHS faculty and clinical staff, alongside the dedicated healthcare team from Ajman Specialty Hospital. Aligned with this year’s global World Heart Day theme, "Don’t Miss a Beat," the central objective of the event was to empower the general public to recognize early warning signs of cardiovascular disease, adopt heart-healthy lifestyle choices, and proactively monitor key health indicators. Key services provided to attendees included:

Free cardiovascular health screenings: Complimentary blood pressure checks and random blood glucose monitoring to detect early risk factors associated with heart disease.

Preventive cardiovascular counseling: Educational sessions on heart-healthy nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and strategies for managing blood pressure and stress. 

Medication adherence and safety guidance: Counseling on proper drug administration, understanding prescribed cardiovascular therapies, and the critical importance of treatment adherence. 

Body composition analysis: Assessments and personalized guidance regarding Body Mass Index and its relationship to cardiovascular risk factors. 

The initiative achieved significant community impact, with numerous patients and hospital visitors benefiting from the free health checks and personalized cardiovascular health advice provided by the student-clinician teams.

Commenting on the initiative, Prof. Abeer AlGhananeem, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, stated: "This impactful initiative exemplifies the vital role our pharmacy and nursing students play as frontline champions of public health. By engaging directly with the community on World Heart Day under the global theme 'Don’t Miss a Beat,' our students translated classroom knowledge into life-saving preventive care and education. This collaboration reinforces COPHS’s steadfast commitment to partnering with premier healthcare institutions like Ajman Specialty Hospital to elevate community wellness, prevent cardiovascular disease, and drive meaningful health outcomes across the UAE."