Second-year students from the Department of Anesthesia Technology at Cihan University – Erbil delivered a health and humanitarian awareness lecture to students in the basic education stages at Bala Private School on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The lecture, titled “Playful Healthy Food,” was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Laila Bahjat Shareef. The students were received by the school principal, Ms. Sazan Abdulqadir Darwish.

The lecture was opened by student Zainab Hamza Abdulabbas, who delivered a comprehensive introductory presentation on the importance of good health. She highlighted the significance of maintaining good health and following a healthy diet. She presented the information in a simple and interactive manner appropriate for the students’ age group. The presentation focused on enhancing their health awareness and encouraging them to adopt healthy dietary habits.

As part of the lecture, students Sarah Salar Kareem and Ilham Niaz Amin addressed the importance of healthy food and its impact on physical health. They explained the benefits of consuming balanced, nutrient-rich foods and highlighted the role of healthy nutrition in supporting children’s growth, activity, and vitality. They also provided simple examples to help the students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food choices.

Student Reham Salah Ibrahim also conducted an interactive discussion session on children’s preferred types of food. The session provided the students with an opportunity to express their dietary preferences and share their opinions, while guiding the discussion towards the importance of choosing nutritious and healthy foods. The session combined educational value with enjoyment and active participation.

The lecture concluded with a motivational speech delivered by student Pavel Hemen Rashid, focusing on the importance of maintaining good health from an early age and adopting healthy dietary habits and behaviors that contribute to a healthier and more active lifestyle. He emphasized that paying attention to healthy nutrition is an essential step towards healthy growth and a better future.

On behalf of the aforementioned department, the students finally expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Sazan, as well as to the teaching staff, for their warm reception and cooperation, which contributed to the success of the lecture and the visit. They also emphasized the importance of continuing such awareness initiatives, which strengthen communication between the university, educational institutions, and the wider community, while contributing to promoting health awareness among students.