Demonstrating Middle East University’s commitment to community engagement and public health, the “Pharmacy Support Hands” team from the Faculty of Pharmacy conducted an outreach visit to the Al-Zahra Senior Care Home. The initiative aimed to raise health awareness among residents while reinforcing the critical importance of safe and correct medication practices.
Promoting health literacy through tailored guidance, the visit featured an accessible educational lecture addressing key aspects of medication management. The session highlighted the necessity of strict adherence to prescribed schedules and warned against off-schedule usage. Additionally, team members reassured residents regarding pharmaceutical equivalence, explaining that a single active therapeutic agent can exist in multiple dosage forms—thereby encouraging uninterrupted compliance with treatment plans, even when a medication’s physical appearance changes.
Fulfilling the institutional mission of community service, this visit forms part of the university’s broader efforts to elevate the advisory role of pharmacists in society. By spreading health literacy across diverse demographics, the initiative instils a strong sense of social responsibility among young scholars, fostering active citizenship and meaningful civic participation.