By Zayed Alzyoud
The School of Nursing at the University of Jordan (UJ), in cooperation with the Jordan Center for Disease Control (Jordan CDC), organized a series of awareness lectures titled “Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) within the One Health Approach.” The initiative aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the escalating global challenge of AMR and its impact on public health in Jordan and worldwide.
Held in line with the University’s directives and in close coordination with Jordan CDC, the lectures highlighted the essential role of future health-care professionals in responding to antimicrobial resistance. Speakers underscored the importance of the One Health approach, which links human, animal and environmental health, as a comprehensive framework for curbing resistant infections and safeguarding communities.
The activity included two sessions delivered to students enrolled in the Community Health Nursing practicum course. The lectures were presented by Jordan CDC specialists Alaa Khader, Amal Obeidat, Salam Momani, Furat Al-Nawayseh and Mohammad Kheshan. The first session, held on Sunday, engaged around 100 students, while the second, held on Monday, reached an additional 110 students.
The event was coordinated by Eman Hourani, Nadeen Al-Lefdawi and Doaa Allan from the Department of Community Health Nursing, who emphasized the importance of sustaining such educational initiatives to strengthen students’ competencies and foster a culture of prevention. They also noted the value of collaborating with national institutions specialized in disease control as part of the School’s mission to promote public health and serve the community.
Dean of the School of Nursing, Prof. Areej Othman, commended the ongoing cooperation between the School and Jordan CDC, affirming that these joint efforts contribute significantly to students’ academic and professional development. She reiterated the School’s commitment to expanding partnerships with relevant institutions to support evidence-based initiatives and raise awareness of priority health issues, including antimicrobial resistance.