With the support of BAU International University Batumi, sixth-year medical students Giga Gogadze and Mtvarisa Bolkvadze from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences carried out a social initiative to support public health in the mountainous municipalities of Adjara. As part of the initiative, the students visited local residents door-to-door and conducted preventive health screenings.

A total of 65 residents were examined. The screenings identified three previously undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes. These individuals were advised to undergo further medical examinations and receive appropriate follow-up care. The students also shared information about the importance of monitoring blood pressure, managing blood glucose levels, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and detecting chronic diseases at an early stage.

The initiative aims to make preventive healthcare services more accessible to local communities and support the early detection of chronic diseases. This is not a one-time initiative and will continue in the future, helping to address the healthcare needs of people living in Adjara’s mountainous municipalities.

BAU International University Batumi considers it important for students to apply their knowledge in practice and actively participate in initiatives focused on public health and social responsibility.