The Department of Biomedical Sciences Organized a Community Outreach Activity on World Health Day 2025

On Monday, April 7, 2025, second-stage students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University – Erbil organized a community outreach activity at Erbil Maternity Teaching Hospital under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Hero Ismael Mohammed. This initiative aligned with the 2025 World Health Day theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”

The students were warmly received by Mrs. Ahang Abdullah Shwani, the Assistant Director of the hospital. During the visit, the students engaged with new mothers and expectant women, providing important information on infection prevention and the promotion of maternal and infant health.

The awareness campaign focused on essential topics such as hygiene, proper nutrition, and prenatal care key factors in ensuring the health and safety of both mothers and their babies. These efforts aimed to empower patients with the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their children during and after pregnancy.

World Health Day, organized annually by the World Health Organization (WHO), adopts a unique theme each year to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) by 2030. This year’s theme emphasizes the critical importance of early health interventions in building healthier societies.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hero Ismael Mohammed Hero Ismael Mohammed 2 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85

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