Over 1000 primary school students at Near East Primary School, Near East Yeniboğaziçi Primary School, and Dr. Suat Günsel Kyrenia Primary School underwent health screenings; all developmental processes, from eyes and teeth to posture and nutrition, were reported to their families.

The comprehensive health screening program, initiated to support the healthy development of primary school students, has been successfully completed. Starting at Near East Primary School in Nicosia, the program was also implemented at Near East Yeniboğaziçi Primary School and Dr. Suat Günsel Kyrenia Primary School, providing free health screenings to over 1000 students in total.

The program, carried out in collaboration between Near East University Hospital and the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Sports Sciences of Near East University, aimed to comprehensively check the health status of primary school-aged children and instill healthy lifestyle habits at an early age. The screenings were conducted without disrupting the students’ classes; Eye and dental health checkups, posture analyses, growth and development assessments, and nutritional assessments were conducted.

As part of the program, students also received practical training on topics such as correct toothbrushing techniques, healthy eating habits, breath awareness, and body awareness. Personal health reports prepared based on all assessments were shared with parents.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap: “This program, which we conduct free of charge in our primary schools, is one of the strongest examples of preventive health services.”

Reminding that the primary school period is the most critical stage in the physical and mental development of children, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap, a member of the Near East Enterprises Board of Trustees, said, “This program, which we conduct free of charge in our primary schools with the contributions of Near East University Hospital and our faculties, is one of the strongest examples of preventive health services.”

The program covers preschools, primary schools, and colleges in Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Yeniboğaziçi. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemre S. Günsel Haskasap emphasized that they have adopted a holistic education model integrated with the resources of Near East University and Girne University, stating, “By enabling our students to connect with the scientific infrastructure, academic staff, and practical opportunities of our universities from an early age, we support not only their academic success but also their physical, social, and mental development in a multifaceted way. This approach constitutes one of the strongest building blocks of our goal to raise well-equipped, healthy, and conscious individuals for the future.”