AAU College of Pharmacy Participates in the “Stop the Rumor” Initiative to Promote Health and Medication Awareness
As part of Amman Arab University’s commitment to enhancing community awareness and combating the spread of misleading health and medication information, thereby contributing to protecting public health and promoting the safe and appropriate use of medicines, the University’s College of Pharmacy participated in the “Stop the Rumor” initiative, launched by the Awareness of Medication Errors (AME) Foundation in cooperation with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA).
The University was represented in this initiative by Dr. Mai Al-Hawamdeh, a faculty member at the College of Pharmacy, on behalf of Prof. Rana Abu Huwaij, Dean of the College of Pharmacy. Dr. Abu Huwaij emphasized the importance of integrating the efforts of academic institutions with national and professional organizations to address unreliable medication-related information and enhance health awareness among members of the community, particularly young people and university students. Such efforts contribute to promoting sound pharmaceutical knowledge and fostering a culture of verifying health information before sharing or circulating it.
The College of Pharmacy’s participation as a partner in the “Stop the Rumor” initiative reflects its commitment to strengthening its community role and supporting national initiatives aimed at promoting health and pharmaceutical literacy based on reliable scientific knowledge. It also demonstrates the College’s commitment to its academic and community responsibilities in addressing rumors and inaccurate information related to medicines and health. This aligns with its mission to prepare qualified pharmacists equipped with the scientific knowledge and communication skills necessary to provide accurate medication information and reinforce the pharmacist’s role as an essential and active partner in protecting community health and promoting sound health awareness.
In this regard, Dr. Abu Howaij reaffirmed her continued support for awareness initiatives and national partnerships that contribute to building a community that is more informed about health and medication information and that promotes a culture of verifying information before sharing it. Such efforts reinforce the principles of social responsibility, enhance patient safety, and promote the rational use of medicines.
It is worth noting that the College of Pharmacy at Amman Arab University offers a distinctive Master’s program in Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs, providing specialized education and training in medication safety, pharmacovigilance, and pharmaceutical regulatory practices.
