‏Within the "Zakat Al-Elm" program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

‏Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

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‏Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

July 29, 2026
Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

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Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

A Field Visit and Health Awareness Seminar for Students of the Pinus Institute at Cihan University-Duhok

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of the diverse activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and based on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, to prioritize this program and extend its benefits to various segments of society, the Cihan-Duhok Academy, in cooperation with the Pinus Institute of Languages, organized a scientific and awareness-raising trip for the institute’s students.

The main objectives of the visit were:

Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:

Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.

Health Awareness Seminar:

A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
Explaining and demonstrating methods of prevention and safety, and highlighting the importance of public health in daily life.

Teacher Training and Professional Development, Legal Education and Professional Development

Seminar on “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” at Cihan University-Duhok

Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.

Key Points:

Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.

Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.

Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members

Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of “Zakat Al-Ilm” at Cihan University-Duhok

In accordance with the directives of the President of Cihan University-Duhok, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, and within the framework of efforts to promote health awareness and develop the skills of various segments of society, the “Zakat Al-Ilm” Foundation, in cooperation with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, launched a specialized first aid course on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

This intensive training program extends over a full week and aims to qualify and develop the following groups:

The Field Medical Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga Forces.
Field Medical Units affiliated with the brigades and regiments within the 9th Division of the Peshmerga.

The training is being delivered by a select group of international trainers:

Mr. Rayan Sadiq: International Trainer and Director of Medical Laboratories at Cihan University-Duhok.
Mr. Bassam Shawkat: International Trainer and Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.