Near East University’s sexual health and nutrition training for refugees and migrants was held at the Nicosia Turkish Municipality Solidarity and Education Center.
Near East University’s training programs for disadvantaged groups continue without interruption. The “Sexual Health and Nutrition Training” for refugees and migrants was held at the Nicosia Turkish Municipality Solidarity and Education Center in collaboration with the Near East University Faculty of Health Sciences, the Student Dean’s Office, and the Sexual Health Services Unit. Expert academics shared information on sexually transmitted disease prevention, family planning, and nutrition during the training.

At the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Sarpkaya Güder, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing at the Near East University Faculty of Nursing and also Head of the Sexual Health Services Unit, spoke on “Family Planning and Sexual Health,” and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hoca, Head of Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Near East University Faculty of Health Sciences, also gave a presentation titled “Migration and Nutrition,” sharing information with participants about the fundamental elements of healthy living.

Knowledge and Awareness Lie at the Foundation of Healthy Living
During the training, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Sarpkaya Güder stated that protecting reproductive health is of great importance not only for individual health but also for public health. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güder noted that conscious family planning directly affects maternal and child health, and emphasized that access to accurate and reliable health information is vital. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güder guided participants on how to access free and paid reproductive health services in the country, highlighting the importance of individual responsibilities in this regard.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hoca, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, stated that the migration process causes significant changes in individuals’ nutritional habits. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoca stated that changing living conditions, economic difficulties, and cultural differences accompanying migration can negatively affect dietary patterns, and that this situation poses health risks, especially for children, women, and vulnerable groups.