Visit of the College of Medicine - Kirkuk University to Babagurgur University on the occasion of National Obesity Day.

Visit of the College of Medicine – Kirkuk University to Babagurgur University on the occasion of National Obesity Day.

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Visit of the College of Medicine – Kirkuk University to Babagurgur University on the occasion of National Obesity Day.

June 28, 2025
Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
Credit: 75

Date: 10/2/2025

Babagurgur University hosted a delegation from the College of Medicine – University of Kirkuk on February 10, 2025, in celebration of National Obesity Day, as part of the cooperation between universities to activate health awareness and promote medical culture among students.

The visit included organizing an awareness seminar on obesity, discussing the definition of the causes of obesity and its health and psychological complications, as well as ways to prevent it through a healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, and physical activity.

The seminar witnessed interaction from students and faculty members, and the floor was opened for discussion and questions on the topic, which contributed to raising health awareness and encouraging attendees to adopt daily habits that reduce the risks of obesity, amidst the increasing rates of this disease both locally and globally.

This event is part of the university’s efforts to enhance scientific and awareness cooperation with academic institutions and to serve the community by promoting health culture.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	HELLO ALI HAMA	2	75
2	SHABAZ ALAN OMAR	2	80
3	ASMAA ABDULKAREEM ABDULLAH	2	75

Community Engagement and Collaboration

Motivation.. The Main Driver for Academic and Personal Success

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The seminar included:

– Strategies to cultivate and develop intrinsic motivation among students.

– Mechanisms to overcome daily challenges and pressures to ensure consistency.

– Moving forward sustainably toward achieving academic excellence and fostering a passionate personality

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The seminar was presented by Mr. (Sherwan Hussein Darwish), Head of the Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology Department.

Key Highlights of the Seminar:

Proper definition and understanding of antimicrobial resistance.

Identifying the scientific causes and mechanisms driving the development of this phenomenon.

Scientific methods and prevention strategies to mitigate its risks to society.

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