Biomedical Sciences Department Students Raise Hygiene Awareness on Global Handwashing Day at Zaga Primary School

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in observance of Global Handwashing Day, students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a health awareness activity at Zaga Primary School for Girls in the Ankawa district, under the supervision of A.L. Zahraakhan Maaroof Taher.

The students were warmly received by Ms. Anita Zadwq Adam, the school principal. In the school hall, they interacted with pupils from Grades 3 to 5, explaining the importance of Global Handwashing Day and proper hand hygiene. They emphasized the need to wash hands, especially before meals, and explained how microbes can be transmitted through touch.

As part of the activity, they distributed disinfectants and soap to the pupils and demonstrated proper handwashing techniques to effectively eliminate harmful microbes.

At the conclusion of the event, Ms. Anita expressed her gratitude to the students, while the students, on behalf of the department, thanked the principal for her warm welcome.