A Panel Addressing Cholera Epidemic Prevention held at the University of Sulaimani

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01-09-2023

On August 31, 2023, under the direct supervision of Professor Dr. Kosar M. Ali, the president of the University of Sulaimani, and in the presence of a large number of teachers, medical professionals, prevention experts, and heads of liaison offices in Sulaimaniyah, a panel to discuss cholera epidemic prevention was held. In this regard, the University of Sulaimani, the Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) collaboratively held the panel, titled Special Plans and Agenda for Cholera Epidemic Prevention’, in the conference hall of the university.

During the panel, Dr. Rizgar A. Jadris, the director of the Sulaimani Health and Prevention Directorate, covered a range of significant topics related to the cholera epidemic. These included the causes of the epidemic, challenges specific to the city, and distinctions between cholera and diseases that have affected the region in the past and present. In the second part of the panel, Dr. Najmaddin Hassan, the Head of the Sulaimani Office of the World Health Organization, discussed the special guidelines set forth by the WHO to manage cholera disease as well as the role of the pertinent international organizations on this matter. The third segment of the panel was devoted to a discussion on the coordination among diverse sectors during disease prevention efforts. Within this context, Assistant Prof. Dr. Abdulfattah Hama Rahim Hawrami addressed this particular aspect. The panel discussions put further emphasis on the key aspects of cholera, including its causes, spread, prevention, and challenges in containment. Moreover, the conversations explored various strategies for controlling the disease within the community.

Concluding the panel, the floor was open to the participants for discussion and questions. This provided them with the opportunity to share their comments, offer suggestions, and offer perspectives on the subject matter.

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