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The University of Information Technology and Communications, in cooperation with the National Security Service, held an awareness workshop on the dangers of drugs.

The University of Information Technology and Communications, in cooperation with the National Security Service/University Security Directorate, held an awareness workshop entitled “Combating Drugs and Their Dangers to Society.” The workshop was organized by the University’s Psychological Counseling Division in coordination with the Faculties of Engineering and Biomedical Informatics, with the participation of a specialized team from the Service and the attendance of faculty members, staff, and students.

The workshop addressed the definition of drugs and their types, the main reasons leading to drug use and addiction, and highlighted the resulting health, physical, and social effects, as well as their negative repercussions on the individual, family, and society. This aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of this scourge and ways to prevent it.

The specialized team also reviewed the legal aspects related to combating drugs and psychotropic substances, in light of the provisions of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law No. (50) of 2017. They also explained the mechanism for reporting related cases via the National Security Agency’s hotline (131), emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in reducing and combating drug use.

The workshop stressed the importance of integrated roles between academic institutions and security agencies in disseminating preventative awareness, strengthening social responsibility, and protecting youth from the dangers of drug abuse. This initiative is part of the university’s efforts to enhance awareness among its students and staff and contribute to providing a safe university environment and a more informed society regarding the dangers of drugs.

College of Biomedical Informatics Holds Training Workshop on First Aid Basicsb

As part of its efforts to promote health awareness and develop students’ practical skills, the College of Biomedical Informatics held a two-day awareness and training workshop titled “Seconds Save Lives: First Aid Basics,” attended by a group of students and university staff.

The workshop was delivered by Dr. Khadija Abbas Sahn, a faculty member, and paramedic Abdullah Hassan Abdullah. It covered the basic principles of first aid and how to respond appropriately to emergencies, as well as the essential steps for providing immediate assistance to injured people before specialized medical teams arrive.

The workshop highlighted the importance of having the knowledge and skills needed to respond quickly to emergencies, helping reduce complications and improve the chances of saving lives. It also sought to foster a culture of first aid as a shared community responsibility that requires awareness and preparedness.

The College of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Information Technology and Communications organized a scientific seminar to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

The seminar featured presentations by a select group of female specialists and was sponsored by the Awjin Medical Laboratory for Pathological Analysis, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Center. The Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Intisar Al-Majbali, and several other officials and academics were in attendance.

The seminar, organized and moderated by Dr. Olan Alaa Al-Din, a faculty member at the College, was also attended by Ms. Sanaa Saeed, Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Iraqi Media Network; Dr. Ayat Muzaffar, a member of the Baghdad Provincial Council; Dr. Israa Al-Attar, Director of Women’s Empowerment at the Iraqi Media Network; and Dr. Ibtihal Al-Qaisi, Director of Public Relations for the Anbar Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces.

The symposium included a panel discussion with specialist physicians Dr. Dhi Jassim, Dr. Rand Qais, Dr. Amina Al-Khatib, Dr. Amani Abdul-Khaliq, and Dr. Lina Adnan. During the discussion, they reviewed the most prominent medical and scientific aspects related to breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular checkups in improving treatment and recovery rates.

The symposium also highlighted the role of modern technologies in developing diagnostic methods and healthcare, and the importance of collaboration between academic, medical, and laboratory institutions in raising health awareness, correcting misconceptions about the disease, and encouraging women to undergo preventative screenings and visit specialized health centers.

This event is part of the university’s efforts to enhance its social responsibility, utilize scientific and technological knowledge to serve public health, and solidify a culture of prevention and early detection, thereby contributing to protecting women’s health and raising the level of health awareness in the community.

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