Biomedical Sciences Department Students Conduct Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Erbil

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, a group of Biomedical Sciences Department students from Cihan University – Erbil conducted a breast cancer awareness campaign under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Hero Ismail Mohammed.

This activity involved the students visiting several locations across Erbil city, including Golan Mall and a number of restaurants. During the campaign, they distributed informative posters and brochures to the public, including passersby and shopkeepers. Additionally, they provided them with initial information on methods of preventing breast cancer and emphasized the importance of early detection through self-examination. They also stressed that regular examinations help women notice any visible changes in the shape or size of their breasts, explaining that early detection of such signs facilitates prompt medical evaluation and significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.

Importantly, the public, including social figures, expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the students for raising health awareness and serving the community.