Biomedical Sciences Department Conducted Health Awareness Activity at Sami Abdulrahman Park

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, students from the Biomedical Sciences Department at Cihan University-Erbil conducted a health awareness activity at Sami Abdulrahman Park under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Bakhtawar Ziad Omer.

As part of the department’s ongoing community service program, the students provided free health screenings for park visitors. They interacted with numerous individuals and offered a range of medical services, including blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, blood grouping, and body mass index (BMI) assessment. Additionally, they analyzed the test results and provided medical advice and recommendations based on their findings.

To further promote awareness, the students distributed brochures introducing the Biomedical Sciences Department and highlighting its role in the community. The department remains committed to engaging in initiatives that serve the public and enhance health awareness.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Bakhtawar Ziad Omer Bakhtawar Ziad Omer 3 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 85

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.

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.

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems