Medical Microbiology Department Students Conduct Breast Cancer Awareness Activity at Shkodar School, Erbil

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, second-year students from the Department of Medical Microbiology at Cihan University–Erbil visited Shkodar School in Erbil to conduct a breast cancer awareness activity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The visit was supervised by Dr. Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology. The students were received by Mr. Diman Ali Abu Shwarb, the school supervisor.

The first student, Raz Aras Ahmed Najmaddin, delivered a presentation on ‘Lifestyle and Protection of Breast Cancer,’ discussing the role of healthy lifestyle choices and preventive awareness in reducing risk and supporting breast health.

Next, Shnyar Shakir Mohammed Ali provided an introduction to breast cancer, explaining the disease with basic information to help them understand its nature and significance.

This was followed by Naz Mariwan Star Ismail, who highlighted the importance of mammography in breast cancer screening, explaining how this imaging procedure can help detect abnormalities at an early stage.

The last presenter, Sidra Abdulqahar Omer Jamel, discussed the process of early diagnosis of breast cancer, outlining the importance of recognizing possible warning signs and seeking timely medical assessment.

The activity concluded with a question-and-answer session, which provided school students with the opportunity to ask questions and clarify points raised in the presentations. The exchange supported the delivery of breast cancer awareness information in an educational setting.