Biomedical Sciences Department Students Conducted an Awareness Seminar on Sugar, Energy Drinks, and their Impact on Human Health

Third-year students from the Biomedical Sciences Department visited Shorsh High School for Girls in Erbil to deliver a seminar titled, Sugar, Energy Drinks, and their Impact on Human Health under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Bakhtawar Ziad Omer. They were warmly received by Mrs. Samia Abdullah Walee, the school director.

The session, held in the school’s main hall, was attended by 11th-grade students who actively participated in discussions about the health effects of excessive sugar and energy drink consumption. The Biomedical Sciences students emphasized the growing prevalence of these products among young people and highlighted their potential adverse effects, particularly the impact on the liver when consumed in excessive amounts.

At the end of the seminar, Mrs. Samia Abdullah Walee expressed her gratitude to the students for their informative presentation and commended their efforts in raising awareness. In return, the Biomedical Sciences students, on behalf of their department, thanked the school director for the opportunity to conduct the seminar.

As part of its mission, the Biomedical Sciences Department remains committed to raising public awareness of critical health issues and serving various sectors of the community through educational initiatives.

Volunteers

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

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

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.