WESTERN CASPIAN UNIVERSITY'S POLICY ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Western Caspian University's Policy On Good Health and Well-Being was updated by

Scientific Council on 08.006.2021 with the №8

Living in a healthy environment is everybody’s fundamental right. This right consists of; right to get health care, healthy food, clean water, sanitary services and mental health support. Living in a healthy environment is directly related to other rights of people. We can include here, the rights to social protection, recreation, leisure, and especially the minimum living standards. Health also remains as an economic and political issue, as inequality and poverty remain the root causes of diseases and illness. According to the Human Health Report 2005, extreme poverty is the leading cause of death. Therefore, goals of the report about combating all forms of poverty serves to eradicate existing poverty and destitution. The Republic of Azerbaijan is one of the countries that has managed to increase the welfare of the its citizens and people living on its territory. One of the responsibilities is to achieve cleaning of sewage and recycling of wastewater. There is no sewage in the university, there is polluted water with household waste, which does not need to be cleaned. After the experiments in the laboratories, chemically polluted water is filled into special containers and recycled.

• Regularly organize infrastructure projects at the university to prevent increment of sewage
• Students have always been provided with drinking water at the university, and access to clean water has always been provided and will continue to be provided.
• Measures are taken to prevent water loss in all buildings of the University and all waterways (pipelines) meet to modern standards. Periodically, trainings are held on how to prevent water waste. Through these trainings, educational announcements and pictures, we invite all members of our university to be more attentive on this water waste issue.
• To reduce water wastage, the university has managed to create a green zone by collecting rainwater and using plants that require less water in all areas of the university. Drought-resistant plants such as coniferous trees and various shrubs are used in green zones within the university. The green belt helps to save water and create a beautiful landscape.
• All sports facilities of our university are not only for our students and teachers, but also open to public.
• Our canteen does not only offer meals at affordable prices, but also completely natural and without GMO.
• Our university offers free mental health support for students and staff, as well as mentorship programs for people with disabilities.
• Our University organizes regular seminars and trainings on family planning for its students and staff.
• Students and Alumni Internship and Development Center of the University provides free consultations to our students and guides them to take the first steps in their professional lives.