On Monday, October 12, 2026, a delegation of students from the Departments of Biomedical Sciences, Medical Microbiology, and Community Health Nursing at Cihan University–Erbil participated in the Erbil Breast Cancer Summit, organized by the Ashti Health Organization at Saad Abdullah Conference Hall in Erbil.

The summit was attended by the Minister of Health, Dr. Saman Barzanji, and the Director General of the Erbil Health Directorate, Dr. Dlovan Mohammed, alongside medical specialists and healthcare professionals.

In his opening address, Dr. Dlovan Mohammed announced plans to open a specialised hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis and treatment in Erbil. The hospital aims to expand specialised healthcare services for cancer patients.

Furthermore, Dr. Harme Jalal, a general surgery specialist and Director of the Erbil Breast Cancer Center, highlighted the implementation of advanced mammography technologies at the centre to increase diagnostic capacity and support the early detection of breast cancer.

Students from Cihan University–Erbil played an active role in organising the summit by coordinating registration, welcoming attendees, managing logistical arrangements, and contributing to technical discussions.

The summit addressed key aspects of breast cancer, including symptoms, genetic risk factors, advances in targeted therapies, and early screening protocols. It also emphasised the importance of public health awareness and timely diagnosis in improving patient outcomes.