Department of Community Health Nursing Students Presented an Educational Seminar at Ban Private School

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the third-year students of the Department of Community Health Nursing at Cihan University-Erbil visited Ban Private School.

Upon arrival, they were warmly received by Mr. Goran Radha, the school director, who expressed his appreciation for their efforts in promoting important life skills among the students.

During the visit, the university students delivered a seminar on first aid, diabetes, and blood pressure in the presence of the school’s teachers and students. Their presentation focused on the causes of diabetes, prevention methods, and the importance of regular screening.

As part of their visit, the students of the Department of Community Health Nursing conducted various health examinations for both teachers and students. These examinations included eye tests, as well as diabetes and blood pressure screenings.

At the end of the visit, the teachers and students expressed their gratitude to the students of Cihan University-Erbil for their valuable efforts. They appreciated the informative seminar and the thorough health examinations, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in raising awareness about essential health issues.

Volunteers

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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