School of Public Health
Public Health Education in High Schools in Egypt
UofM SPH Expands Public Health Education in High Schools in Egypt
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
UofM SPH and Green City International Schools, Egypt agrees to establish Public Health clubs and implement Public Health in Action curriculum in the high school to provide youth the exposure to the skills of population thinking through public health education. High school public health education will focus on critical thinking, science and digital literacy, youth empowerment, and community-based participatory action research in each community.
Youth will learn the importance of how to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and apply information to understand societal problems in a real-world context. It also helps to cultivate a sense of social responsibility to address community health needs. This model can create triple benefits of being an educational institution, a well-being hub connecting young people to services, and as an enabler for health-related engagement, says Dean Ashish Joshi, University of Memphis School of Public Health.
Green City International Schools is one of the 1st schools in Egypt to adopt this model of public health education in high schools. “At Green City International School, we believe education must extend beyond academic achievement to prepare students for meaningful leadership and responsible citizenship,” said Dr. Hoda Said, School Principal of Green City International School. “By integrating public health education at the high school level, we are equipping our students with critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of community well-being. This partnership empowers our youth to engage with real-world health challenges, apply research-driven solutions, and become proactive contributors to healthier, more resilient communities.”
“This initiative aims to instill Leadership and Educational Advancement among youths to solve Public Health (LEAP) challenges of the 21st century. The initiative is built on 4 Pillars: Coping, Adaptability, Resilience and Empathy (CARE)”, says Dean Joshi, University of Memphis School of Public Health.
Inaugural PHIA Club meeting with (Top left counterclockwise) Dr. Hoda Said, School Principal of Green City International School, Ms. Abeer Abdel Hamid, Vice Principal and Middle & High School Director, Dr. Ramy Mohamed, Head of the Science Department & Student Engagement Coordinator, Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished Professor University of Memphis School of Public Health and Laura Granack, SPH coordinator
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