Achieving Health Security during the Umayyad Era (41-132 AH/661-750 AD)

Authors

Mashaeh J. Alotaibi, Department of Social Sciences, College of Education in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

This study examines healthcare security measures during the Umayyad era, including therapeutic and preventive measures for individuals, communities, and the environment. The Umayyad era saw a focus on medicine and doctors, the establishment of hospitals, and allocation of departments for the elderly and infectious diseases. The study emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, cleanliness, and avoiding harmful foods. The Umayyad caliphs prioritized the health of their subjects, including people with disabilities and prisoners. The study recommends prioritizing medical treatment for subjects and promoting hygiene, home cleanliness, planting trees, and using isolated areas during epidemics.

Recommended Citation

J. Alotaibi, Mashaeh (2023) "Achieving Health Security during the Umayyad Era (41-132 AH/661-750 AD)," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 8 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss8/15