In spring 2011, the Faculty of Public Health at Manar University of Tripoli (MUT) created the “HPDP” a research center dedicated for health promotion and disease prevention. The team performed a research regarding the needs of MUT students and staff. They organized some conferences and designed brochures related to public health issues: smoking, diabetes and cholesterol. It also underwent some activities to promote health and a healthy lifestyle. Recently, the HPDP center organized an event for the “World Diabetes Day” on November 13, 2014. HPDP is now aiming to cooperate with health agencies in the country (hospitals, doctors, people knowledgeable in the field of health, diseases and environment) in order to enhance its impact and improve its efficiency.
