Supporting Pediatric Cancer Patients: Biomedical Sciences Department Students’ Visit to Nanakali Hospital

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November 26, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, third-year students from the Biomedical Sciences Department visited Nanakali Hospital under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Bakhtawar Ziad Omer. It was a charitable initiative to provide emotional support to young patients undergoing treatment by uplifting their spirits as they battle cancer.

The students were warmly received by Dr. Kochar Salih Qadir Bag, Director of the hospital’s Infectious Control Unit. During the visit, they met with the children and their families, offered encouragement, and emphasized the importance of staying strong throughout the treatment process. As a gesture of support, they reinforced the message of perseverance among the children by reminding them that they are heroes bravely battling cancer.

To bring joy to the young patients, they distributed toys, creating moments of happiness amid their challenging journeys. This initiative reflects the department’s commitment to community service and humanitarian efforts in the medical field.

Volunteers

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

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