Decisions Taken by Near East University
- NEU Hospital and in Collaboration with Dr. Suat Günsel University Hospital (21 March 2020)
Near East University Hospital, Dr. Suat Günsel Kyrenia University Hospital, Famagusta and Güzelyurt dispensaries will perform the routine examinations free-of-charge for diabetes patients, cancer patients and pregnant women. In addition, Oasis Hotel affiliated to Kyrenia University has been given to the use of our State as a Quarantine Hotel.
- Near East University Experimental Health Research Center (DESAM) Institute to overcome the demands (23 March, 2020)
According to the statement made by the Press and Public Relations Directorate of Near East University, the “face shield” designed by the engineers of the NEU3D Laboratory started to be produced after the physician verification, as part of the protection of the health personnel in the front line in the fight against the pandemic.
Link to the News: https://neu.edu.tr/near-east-university-has-rolled-up-its-sleeves-for-the-production-of-personal-protective-equipment-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/?lang=en
- Covid-19 and Psychology (24 March 2020)
Psychologist Tuğçe Denizgil Evre from the Near East University Hospital Department of Psychiatry explained the methods to overcome the state of panic, restlessness and anxiety caused by the epidemic, which is also necessary to protect the mental health as much as the immune system.
Link to the News: https://neu.edu.tr/ways-to-protect-mental-health-from-coronary-infection/?lang=en
- Covid-19 and immune system
Banu Özbingül Arslansoyu, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of Near East University Hospital, stated that one of the protective measures that can be taken against Covid-19, which is affecting the world, is to strengthen the immune system.
“Eat Adequate and Balanced Nutrition, Quality Sleep and Exercise for a Strong Immune System.”
Link to the News: https://neu.edu.tr/covid-19a-karsi-bagisiklik-sistemini-guclendirme-onerileri/
- Covid-19 and education
The Near East University has announced that it is switching to online education system due to the decision of the Council of Ministers to suspend education until April 06, 2020, as a result of the decision of the World Health Organization on the coronavirus epidemic, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The university and the Near East College will continue their education through a distance education system without interruption.
The link below refers to the article that has been edited on March 12th. This link mention March 22 as the turn back date. But it has been postponed.