Awareness Seminar on Helicobacter pylori Conducted by the Medical Microbiology Department Students

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, second-year students from the Medical Microbiology Department conducted an awareness seminar on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) for students from Kurdistani Gawra High School in Erbil. The seminar, which took place in the school hall, was held under the supervision of A.L. Hero Ismael Mohammed.

The students were warmly received by Mr. Azad Rasul Faqe, the school owner. They highlighted the primary modes of bacterial transmission, particularly through contaminated food, and its link to the increasing prevalence of infections among teenagers and young adults.

During the seminar, they explained the importance of preventive measures, including proper handwashing, sterilization, and overall personal hygiene. To reinforce these practices, hygiene products were given to the school students.

After the event, Mr. Azad Rasul Faqe expressed his appreciation for their valuable efforts in raising the students’ awareness. He also presented them with an official letter of appreciation as a token of gratitude. In turn, they extended thanks to the school for their warm hospitality and support.

This seminar marked a significant step in promoting public health awareness and fostering collaboration between academic institutions and local communities.