As part of the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week" organized by the Student Trade Union Committee (STUC) of Baku State University (BSU), an event dedicated to the "Health and Well-being" goal was held at the Baku Health Center.

Dr. Asiman Hasanov, Executive Director of the Baku Health Center, Associate Professor and Ph.D. in Medicine, discussed the ongoing healthcare reforms in Azerbaijan. He highlighted that health and well-being, one of the main objectives of the SDGs, is prioritized in the state programs implemented in the country. He pointed out that the major repairs and newly opened medical centers in the capital and regions are tangible examples of this.

Providing information about the center, the Executive Director emphasized that the medical facility, which spans 50,000 square meters, has 550 beds. The center is fully equipped to provide comprehensive examinations and treatments in all areas of medicine.

Zohrab Javadzade, Chair of BSU's STUC, spoke about the efforts made by the government to ensure and protect the health rights of young people, who represent the future of the country. He stated that in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan on "Protection of Public Health" and "Youth Policy," these goals are being successfully implemented in the country.

Following that, Dr. Gunay İsmayilova, Deputy Chief Physician and Therapist, Dr. Nargiz Aliyeva, Head of the Therapy Department and Therapist, Dr. Jeyhun Mammadzade, Psychiatrist, and Dr. Mammadali Bakhishov, Narcologist, provided information about the services offered at the center and discussed modern medical methods as well as the primary health issues currently observed among young people.

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being