On July 30, 2025, as part of the recommendations of Professor Dr. Zervan Abdul Mohsen Asad, President of the Cihan University-Duhok, and with the initiative of the Scientific Zakat Foundation, an awareness course titled “Principles of Happiness for the Family” was concluded in cooperation with the Kurdistan Women’s Union – Amadiya Center, and the Amadiya Local Committee.
This course included (51) participants of both genders, and was led by trainer Riad Farzou Mahmoud from the General Education Department – Psychology Branch, lasting three consecutive days.
The program included several important topics related to building a happy family, the foundations of family understanding, in addition to discussing the main family challenges and ways to address them, through interactive discussion sessions in which attendees actively participated.
The aim of this course is to raise family and social awareness and to promote a culture of dialogue and understanding within the family, contributing to the building of a cohesive and stable community.
As part of the “Science Zakat Foundation” initiative by Cihan University – Duhok, the scientific course titled “Principles and Main Roles of Antibiotics” officially commenced on July 22, 2025, organized by the College of Pharmacy for students from various medical faculties and departments.
The course aims to enhance awareness about antibiotics, their appropriate use, mechanisms of action against different types of bacterial infections, and to provide guidance on dosage regimens and classification of various antibiotic agents.
On July 23, 2025, under the guidance of Professor Dr. Zerevan Abdulmuhsin Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, the Sceince Zakāt Foundation concluded a human development courseorganized in coordination with the Kurdistan Women’s Union in Duhok District.
The course covered various theoretical and practical topics, including (Psychological awareness, Health, Law, Society, Family, Technology, Social media…)
Six lectures were presented by esteemed speakers:
1. Prof. Dr. Saber Abdullah – On the role of women in family life and the challenges facing modern families.
2. Dr. Muwafaq Ramzi – On the importance of health awareness and its impact on family and societal stability.
3. Dr. Dzhwar Ahmad – On legal awareness and literacy, including an explanation of the Law on Domestic Violence.
4. Assistant Lecturer Badr Jamal Jumaa – On the role of women and their responsibility in raising generations, emphasizing the importance of a strong social foundation.
5. Assistant Lecturer Khalid Ibrahim – On the negative impact of the misuse of social media on family life.
6. Colonel Hayman Suleiman – gave a presentation on the implications and real-life examples related to the misuse of social media.
The course lasted two days, during which three sessions were delivered each day. At the end of the program, certificates of participation were distributed to the attendees.
In line with the recommendations of Mr. (Professor Dr. Zervan Abdul Mohsen Assaad), the President of the University, the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation launched a training course to develop the basic skills of medical laboratory staff by the Department of Pathological Analysis, on (20/7/2025).
This initiative is part of the foundation’s interest in qualifying young staff and providing the healthcare sector with trained scientific capacities, in accordance with its plan to serve various segments of society through continuous awareness, training, and education programs.
The course was supervised by Mr. (M. Milt Hussein), Head of the Department of Pathological Analysis, and targeted students and graduates of the Medical Laboratory Department, with the aim of enhancing their practical competencies and strengthening their abilities in essential laboratory skills.
On July 30, 2025, the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Cihan University – Duhok successfully concluded a three-day training course titled “Comprehensive Summer Training in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Practice”.
This course was part of the “Zakat Al-Ilm” program, which features a range of training courses, workshops, and various academic, scientific, and cultural activities aimed at supporting the academic and personal development of students and diverse societal groups.
The course was held under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, who emphasized the importance of these training courses in preparing a building skilled youth.
On 5/7/2025, to serve and improve the scientific level of students and graduates of science and health departments, a scientific course was launched by the Medical Microbiology Department under the title ((Preparing the culture media used for isolation and identification of bacteria)) that will continue for three days. It is worth to mention that This course is part of the ((Zakat Al-Ilm)) at Cihan-University-Duhok, which consists of a number of courses, workshops and various academic, scientific and cultural activities for serving and developing different academic and society groups.
On July 01, 2025, As part of the Science Zakat Foundation’s initiatives, and in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia, the third and final day of the “Emergency Response, First Aid, and CPR” training course is taking place today.
The program is conducted under the supervision of (Dr. Mohamad A.M. Saleh) and (Mr. Bassam Shawkat), who have served as lead trainers throughout the course.
This initiative is designed to strengthen participants’ hands-on skills in managing medical emergencies. It reflects a continued commitment to professional development and to equipping university staff with the tools needed for fast and effective response in critical, real-world situations.
The course was delivered by Dr. Layla Mohammed Salih and aimed to enhance the emergency preparedness of academic teaching staff. Participants received comprehensive instruction covering both theoretical foundations and hands-on practical training in managing medical emergencies effectively.
