The Department of Biomedical Sciences Organize Medical Awareness Activity at Hawler Typical School

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, as part of the Biomedical Sciences Department’s ongoing awareness program at Cihan University – Erbil, a group of second-stage students visited Hawler Typical School to conduct a health awareness seminar and facilitate a scientific activity aimed at educating high school students.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by School Director Mrs. Nashmil Hamad Ali and Assistant Director Mrs. Trifa Mohammed. The seminar, attended by 12th-grade students, focused on common health conditions affecting females, particularly polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked to overweight individuals.

Beyond the seminar, the students conducted basic medical tests, including blood grouping, blood sugar measurement, and blood pressure assessments. They also distributed informational brochures about the Biomedical Sciences Department and its academic programs.

At the end of the event, the students expressed their gratitude to the school administration for the opportunity to engage with students and raise awareness about critical health issues.

Volunteers

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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