First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of "Zakat Al-Ilm" at Cihan University-Duhok

First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of “Zakat Al-Ilm” at Cihan University-Duhok

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First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of “Zakat Al-Ilm” at Cihan University-Duhok

July 28, 2026
Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
Credit: 90

In accordance with the directives of the President of Cihan University-Duhok, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, and within the framework of efforts to promote health awareness and develop the skills of various segments of society, the “Zakat Al-Ilm” Foundation, in cooperation with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, launched a specialized first aid course on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

This intensive training program extends over a full week and aims to qualify and develop the following groups:

The Field Medical Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga Forces.
Field Medical Units affiliated with the brigades and regiments within the 9th Division of the Peshmerga.

The training is being delivered by a select group of international trainers:

Mr. Rayan Sadiq: International Trainer and Director of Medical Laboratories at Cihan University-Duhok.
Mr. Bassam Shawkat: International Trainer and Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Rayan Sadeeq Ahmed	2	90
2		Bassam Shawkat Ismael	2	90

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.