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As part of promoting corporate social responsibility, the Computer Science Department at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to Awat Institute for Special Needs Children on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The visit was held by second-stage students from the department mentioned earlier under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Sarah Jamal Hussein.

It included distributing gifts to the children and organizing a special celebration to bring joy and happiness, leaving a positive impact on both the children and the participants. The department staff and students were warmly received by Mr. Abdul Wahab Jameel and Ms. Gulsaran Jamal, the institute’s director and supervisor, respectively.

The institute praised the students’ efforts and their active roles in fostering communication with the children and supporting them psychologically and socially, emphasizing the importance of volunteer work in serving the community.

The intuitive part of the series of activities organized by Cihan University – Erbil is aimed at instilling humanitarian values and enhancing the role of students in supporting society, reflecting the university’s commitment to its educational and social missions.

As part of Science Zakat Foundation program Cihan University-Duhok Free Medical Examinations and Health Education On (3/11/2025) the residence of the faculty and departments of medicine at World University-Duhok scientists in Nowruz Park and undertook medical examinations and health promotion
Awareness Visit by Radiography Technology Students to the Maternity and Gynecology Hospital – Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

As part of the ongoing scientific and awareness activities of the Radiography Technology Department, students organized a field visit to the Maternity and Gynecology Hospital in Duhok as part of a breast cancer awareness campaign. The students participated in providing awareness guidelines and informational brochures aimed at raising awareness among women about the importance of early screening and periodic detection of the disease.
During the visit, the students were accompanied by a number of hospital staff, including Dr. Dalin Anwar Sadiq (Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist) and Dr. Joan Bashir (Radiology and Ultrasound Specialist), who gave a detailed explanation of the mechanisms for early diagnosis of breast cancer using medical imaging techniques. The visit included a field tour of the hospital departments to learn about the latest equipment and technologies used in diagnosing breast diseases. This initiative aims to promote health awareness and encourage women to undergo early screenings, as well as to enrich the practical aspect for radiology students and connect them with the reality of work in health institutions. The Department of Radiography Technology also extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Directorate of Health of Duhok Governorate, especially the administration of the Maternity and Gynecology Hospital, for their fruitful cooperation, warm welcome, and continuous support for the university’s initiatives aimed at serving the community and promoting health awareness among its members.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it is essential to raise community awareness about ways to prevent it. Therefore, we at Erbil International College organized this seminar.

The blood draw course for the students of Erbil International University in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades at the laboratories of Erbil International University was a training course that started and will continue for several weeks.

A practical training course in the laboratory for students to conduct medical tests on Mowla Fendi patients in Erbil

The program about women’s leadership in government institutions and high blood pressure discusses women’s leadership and how to deal with it among women. Sometimes women are ignored or overlooked.

Some women are called leaders. Some women hold positions in the political arena.

The “Zakat Al-Ilm” program successfully concluded the training course entitled “Urine Analysis – Principles and Application” which was held from 13 to 15 July 2025. The training course aims to equip healthcare workers and laboratory staff with the knowledge and practical skills needed to accurately conduct, interpret, and report urine analysis tests, enhancing the accuracy of diagnosis, patient care, and clinical decision-making.

The Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation in Duhok held the closing ceremony of the Happy Family Principles course as part of the recommendations of Mr. Professor Dr. Zervan Abdul Mohsen Assad, President of Duhok University, concerning enhancing the role of the university in serving the community and empowering women on psychological, social, and familial levels. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, marking the end of the Happy Family Principles course organized by the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation in cooperation with the Women’s Union of Kurdistan – Duhok Center. The course targeted (25) women and lasted for two days, including awareness-raising and training topics aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating women and empowering them to effectively fulfill their roles within the family and community.

On 18/8/2025, according to the recommendations of Professor Dr. Zervan Abdul Mohsen As’ad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and within the framework of the Zakat Al-Elim Foundation’s program for serving various segments of society, the foundation launched, in coordination with the Rawanduz Technical Institute in Zakho, a training course titled “Personal Development from Physical, Psychological, and Social Aspects,” which will last for one week. The course is supervised by Dr. Djwar Ahmad, a specialist in the field of personal development, with the participation of several specialists and experts in the fields of medicine, psychology, and sociology. 🔸 Course Topics: – Personal development from the physiological aspect. -Personal development from the psychological aspect. – Personal development from the sociological (social) aspect. – Enhancing legal awareness in organizing and building personality.
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