Department of Public Health

To preserve, promote, and improve the health and well-being of populations, communities, and individuals.

Our mission is to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and to prepare skilled public health professionals, generate impactful research, and engage with communities to promote sustainable and equitable health outcomes locally, nationally and globally.

1. To educate students in public health competencies with an accredited curriculum.
2. To provide students with community-oriented education and practice opportunities.
3. To produce competent, committed and skilled public health professionals.
4. To provide foundation for choosing a relevant Track in Public Health in future.
5. To prepare a skilled workforce in public health auxiliary and support services
6. To prepare leadership in public health.
7. To develop, administer and evaluate health policies and programs.
8. To participate directly in efforts to improve the health of the community using community-based and health system's assessment of preventive services.
9. To conduct basic and applied research relevant to the description, rick factor and interventions for the resolution of health problems in the human populations.