English Language Department Spread Joy at Erbil Local Orphanage

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, second and third-stage students from the English Language Department conducted a meaningful charity visit to a local orphanage house. The humanitarian activity was supervised by Lecturer Pola Tahseen Mohammed, who coordinated the students’ efforts to support the children in need.

Upon arrival at the orphanage, the students were warmly received by Ms. Zhino Azad, the manager of the facility, who expressed her gratitude for their compassionate initiative. The visiting students brought essential supplies for the infants and young children, including baby formula milk, diapers, and other necessary items that address the daily needs of the orphanage residents. Ms. Azad provided the students with a tour of the facility, explaining the challenges faced in caring for the children and the importance of community support. The students spent quality time with the children, distributing the supplies and interacting with both the staff and residents. The visit highlighted the crucial role that educational institutions can play in fostering social responsibility and community engagement among young people.

The activity concluded with the students and supervisor expressing their commitment to continued support for the orphanage. Ms. Azad thanked the English Language Department for their generosity and invited them to return for future visits, emphasizing how such initiatives bring hope and essential resources to vulnerable children in the community.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Pola Tahseen Mohammed Pola Tahseen Mohammed 3 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the students of the Biomedical Sciences Department at Cihan University-Erbil commemorated the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a community-centered celebration at Sami Abdulrahman Park.

The students warmly engaged with park visitors, offering traditional sweets to mark the blessed occasion. They also shared health recommendations and provided valuable medical advice, reflecting the department’s commitment to promoting community well-being.

The Biomedical Sciences Department consistently observes national and religious occasions by organizing meaningful activities that serve the community, reinforcing its mission to integrate academic excellence with social responsibility.

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of Health Technologies – Cihan University–Erbil organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Common Abdominal Conditions and Recent Approaches to Management.”

The workshop was held under the supervision of the Vice President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ayad Hazim Hasan, and was attended by a distinguished group of heads of scientific departments, faculty members, and students from the Department of Anesthesia Techniques.

The workshop featured two specialized scientific sessions. The first session, entitled “Common Abdominal Surgical Conditions and Contemporary Surgical Management,” was delivered by Dr. Farman Yasin Sharif, a specialist in general surgery. In his presentation, Dr. Sharif reviewed the most common abdominal surgical conditions, highlighting clinical and radiological diagnostic approaches as well as the latest surgical management strategies in accordance with modern therapeutic protocols.

The second session, entitled “Recent Advances in Anesthetic Management of Abdominal Conditions,” was presented by Dr. Saman Hussein Abdulrahman, a specialist in pediatric surgery. His lecture focused on recent developments in anesthetic management, emphasizing pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, the selection of appropriate anesthetic techniques, and the role of advanced anesthesia technologies in minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes.

At the end of the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of organizing such specialized scientific activities in supporting the academic process and strengthening interdisciplinary integration. They highlighted the role of these workshops in enhancing clinical knowledge, promoting collaboration among medical specialties, and showcasing the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of common abdominal conditions, with particular emphasis on modern surgical and anesthetic practices in contemporary medicine.

The Headship of the Anesthesia Technology Department at Cihan University–Erbil organized a scientific and awareness visit to Erinkoy Girls’ School on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between academic learning and practical application.

The visit involved five students from the Anesthesia Technology Department and was conducted under the supervision of Lab Assistant Mirzan Mustafa Omar, in coordination with the school’s administration and teaching staff. The delegation was warmly received by the school principal, Engineer Arezoo Khalil Kamal, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between educational institutions.

During the visit, an awareness lecture was delivered to eleventh-grade students, introducing the Anesthesia Technology Department and highlighting its vital role in daily life, particularly within operating rooms. The session also covered basic medical topics, including blood pressure measurement methods, blood glucose monitoring, and the use of pulse oximeters, with an emphasis on the importance of healthy lifestyle practices.

The visit also included a practical component, during which school students were trained on how to use the medical devices and were given the opportunity to apply what they learned under direct supervision. The students showed strong interaction and interest throughout the activities, with many expressing enthusiasms for learning more about medical fields in the future.

At the end of the visit, the supervising staff member expressed appreciation to the administration and teaching staff of Erinkoy Girls’ School for their cooperation and warm reception, emphasizing the importance of such activities in promoting health awareness and enhancing students’ educational experiences.