The Department of Biomedical Sciences Organizes Health Awareness Activity at Grand Majidi Mall

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November 26, 2025
Community Engagement and Collaboration, Educational, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On Monday, March 10, 2025, as part of the Biomedical Sciences Department’s ongoing awareness program at Cihan University – Erbil, a health awareness activity titled, Wellness in Ramadan was successfully conducted in collaboration with Farabi Diagnostic Laboratory. The event took place at Grand Majidi Mall in Erbil from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at the mall’s main entrance hall.

Under the supervision of Assistant Lecturers Hero Ismael Mohammed, Bakhtawar Ziad Omer, and Zahraakhan Maruf Tahir, Biomedical Sciences students from various stages actively participated in the event. They offered free medical tests to mall visitors, including Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), blood pressure measurement, blood grouping, blood glucose testing, and body composition analysis. Dr. Chra Nury Abdullah analyzed the results on-site.

The primary objective of the event was to promote health awareness during the holy month of Ramadan and educate individuals on how to fast safely. This initiative provided an opportunity for community engagement while emphasizing the importance of monitoring health conditions during fasting.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Hero Ismael Mohammed	3	85
2	Cihan University – Erbil	3	85
3	Zahra Xan Maaruf	3	85

Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

Students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences Participate in World Diabetes Day Conference

Students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences participated in the World Diabetes Day Conference organized by the Ashti Health Organization in collaboration with the Erbil Health Directorate. The event took place on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in Erbil and opened with a speech delivered by the Governor of Erbil, Mr. Omed Khoshnaw, who emphasized the importance of raising awareness about diabetes and promoting health education within the community.

The conference featured several distinguished speakers. Dr. Omer Surchi presented an overview of the physiological changes that occur in the body as a result of diabetes, highlighting the challenges patients face in managing long-term complications. Additionally, Dr. Isra Omer, Dr. Shna Bagzade, and Dr. Nawshad Nawzad discussed the latest developments in diagnostic methods, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches designed to control diabetes and prevent disease progression.

Throughout the event, Biomedical Sciences students took an active role by participating in the discussion sessions, asking insightful questions, and contributing to the organization of the conference. Their involvement provided them with valuable exposure to current medical developments as well as practical experience in engaging with healthcare professionals and supporting scientific events.

Religious and Scientific Awareness

Department of Anesthesia Techniques Hosts a Scientific Workshop on Common Abdominal Conditions and Modern Management Approaches

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of Health Technologies – Cihan University–Erbil organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Common Abdominal Conditions and Recent Approaches to Management.”

The workshop was held under the supervision of the Vice President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ayad Hazim Hasan, and was attended by a distinguished group of heads of scientific departments, faculty members, and students from the Department of Anesthesia Techniques.

The workshop featured two specialized scientific sessions. The first session, entitled “Common Abdominal Surgical Conditions and Contemporary Surgical Management,” was delivered by Dr. Farman Yasin Sharif, a specialist in general surgery. In his presentation, Dr. Sharif reviewed the most common abdominal surgical conditions, highlighting clinical and radiological diagnostic approaches as well as the latest surgical management strategies in accordance with modern therapeutic protocols.

The second session, entitled “Recent Advances in Anesthetic Management of Abdominal Conditions,” was presented by Dr. Saman Hussein Abdulrahman, a specialist in pediatric surgery. His lecture focused on recent developments in anesthetic management, emphasizing pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, the selection of appropriate anesthetic techniques, and the role of advanced anesthesia technologies in minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes.

At the end of the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of organizing such specialized scientific activities in supporting the academic process and strengthening interdisciplinary integration. They highlighted the role of these workshops in enhancing clinical knowledge, promoting collaboration among medical specialties, and showcasing the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of common abdominal conditions, with particular emphasis on modern surgical and anesthetic practices in contemporary medicine.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

Anesthesia Technology Department Students Conducts an Awareness Visit to Erinkoy Girls’ School

The Headship of the Anesthesia Technology Department at Cihan University–Erbil organized a scientific and awareness visit to Erinkoy Girls’ School on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between academic learning and practical application.

The visit involved five students from the Anesthesia Technology Department and was conducted under the supervision of Lab Assistant Mirzan Mustafa Omar, in coordination with the school’s administration and teaching staff. The delegation was warmly received by the school principal, Engineer Arezoo Khalil Kamal, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between educational institutions.

During the visit, an awareness lecture was delivered to eleventh-grade students, introducing the Anesthesia Technology Department and highlighting its vital role in daily life, particularly within operating rooms. The session also covered basic medical topics, including blood pressure measurement methods, blood glucose monitoring, and the use of pulse oximeters, with an emphasis on the importance of healthy lifestyle practices.

The visit also included a practical component, during which school students were trained on how to use the medical devices and were given the opportunity to apply what they learned under direct supervision. The students showed strong interaction and interest throughout the activities, with many expressing enthusiasms for learning more about medical fields in the future.

At the end of the visit, the supervising staff member expressed appreciation to the administration and teaching staff of Erinkoy Girls’ School for their cooperation and warm reception, emphasizing the importance of such activities in promoting health awareness and enhancing students’ educational experiences.