Cihan University–Duhok, College of Health Sciences–Medical Laboratory Department, in collaboration with the College of Nursing, held a workshop within the “Zakata Zansti” initiative, focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS).

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November 26, 2025
International Academic Collaboration and Research Exchange, Religious and Scientific Awareness, Research Capacity Building
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On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Assistant Lecturer Hozan Qasim and Lecturer Dr. Haliz Salman from the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Cihan University–Duhok, conducted a workshop in collaboration with the College of Nursing within the Zakata Zansti initiative. This activity was carried out as a Zakat of Knowledge, aiming to disseminate scientific understanding and promote community education.

The workshop focused on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), highlighting the collaborative roles of laboratory and nursing professionals in enhancing AMS through accurate diagnostics, proper specimen handling, infection-control adherence, and safe, evidence-based antibiotic use.

Aim:
To emphasize the joint contribution of laboratory and nursing professionals in strengthening AMS and mitigating AMR, in the spirit of knowledge sharing as a form of Zakat.

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Community Engagement and Collaboration, Teacher Training and Professional Development

Within the Zakat Al-elm Program: A Seminar on The Sense of Responsibility Conducted

On June 30, 2026, as a continuation of the activities and services of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok for community awareness and development, and in the presence of a number of faculty members and staff, a distinctive seminar was presented by Mr. (Abdulaziz Muhsin Barzani) on “The Sense of Responsibility in Society.”

Key Topics of the Seminar:

– Defining the concept of a sense of responsibility and its significance for both individuals and community development.
– Analyzing the role of the individual in facing challenges and committing to daily and social duties.
– Proposing effective solutions and methods to foster a spirit of responsibility toward building a healthier and more conscious society.

Community Engagement and Collaboration, Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives

President of Cihan University – Duhok Visits the Directorate of Directing and Moral Leading

On July 8, 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and congratulate the new Director of the Directorate of Directing and Moral Leading in Duhok, Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Bayar Mohamed Rasheed, Vice President of the University, conducted an official visit to the aforementioned directorate.

The university delegation was warmly received by Colonel Cherwan Mohsin, Director of the Directorate, along with its officers. During the meeting, in addition to extending congratulations, both sides discussed various topics and frameworks related to the university’s services for different segments of society. This included the “Science Zakat Foundation” program, which aims to provide rehabilitation, awareness, and capacity-building programs to develop the skills of the directorate’s personnel, employees, and officers.