Dentistry Students Visit Nursing Home for Donation and Health Services

On November 14, 2024, third-year students from the College of Dentistry organized a community outreach visit to a local nursing home. Under the supervision of Assistant Lecturers Sawen Tahseen Taha, Bahoz Himdad Majed, and Maryam Fakher Ibrahim, the students donated essential items and provided free dental check-ups, blood sugar tests, and blood pressure screenings for the elderly residents.

This initiative aimed to support the elderly by addressing their dental health needs, general health concerns, and providing psychological support. The residents expressed their gratitude for this thoughtful gesture, while the supervising lecturers commended the students for their dedication to community service.

Such events highlight the importance of integrating professional skills with social responsibility, fostering a spirit of care and empathy among future healthcare providers.

Volunteers

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

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems