Biomedical Sciences Department Students Led a Cancer Awareness Campaign in Erbil

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November 26, 2025
Community Engagement and Collaboration, Educational, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On Thursday, February 13, 2025, second-year students from the Biomedical Sciences Department at Cihan University – Erbil organized a successful community outreach event in honor of Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place every February. The event aimed to increase public knowledge about cancer, with a strong focus on prevention and the importance of early detection.

Held in the downtown area of Erbil, near Parky Shar and the Erbil Citadel, the outreach saw the students actively engaging with the public. They distributed informative brochures that outlined the various types of cancer, provided details on effective prevention strategies, and stressed the significance of early screening.

Their core message centered around the belief that prevention is better than cure, urging individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and regularly undergo screenings to ensure early diagnosis. Through their efforts, they hoped to make a positive impact on the community by promoting proactive health measures and raising awareness about cancer prevention.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Cihan University – Erbil	2	80

Community Engagement and Collaboration, Technology

A Lecture on Technology and Artificial Intelligence Presented at Khani Cultural and Media Center

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation Organizes a Seminar on “First Aid” for Participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.