A group of third-stage students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University–Erbil organized a motivational visit to the Erbil Thalassemia Center on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The activity was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Merza Hamza Homady.
Upon arrival, the students were warmly received by Mr. Muhammed Abdulla Bndyan, Director and Supervisor of the Erbil Thalassemia Center. Mr. Muhammed then introduced the center’s mission and explained the procedures for patient reception and follow-up.
During the visit, the students met with patients undergoing blood transfusions and engaged them in conversations to offer emotional encouragement and support. To further motivate the patients, they presented small gifts and shared health-related guidance, particularly on maintaining a nutritious diet beneficial for individuals with thalassemia. They also emphasized the importance of avoiding foods that could negatively affect iron levels and overall blood health.
As part of their educational outreach, the students distributed small portions of black raisins to demonstrate proper dietary moderation and highlight their nutritional value when consumed in controlled amounts.
At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Muhammed Abdulla expressed his appreciation to the students for their thoughtful initiative. The students then thanked the center’s management for the opportunity to contribute to patient motivation and community health awareness.
