A scientific awareness seminar entitled: "Antibiotics: A Double-Edged Sword"
The College of Science, in cooperation with the Anbar Center Electricity Distribution Branch, organized a vital scientific awareness seminar entitled "Antibiotics: A Double-Edged Sword." The seminar was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and witnessed a distinguished attendance from members of the Electricity Department.
Assistant Professor Dr. Wijdan Ahmed Ali moderated the seminar, while Dr. Reem Mahdi Saleh and Dr. Sarah Imad Hajoul delivered valuable scientific presentations, focusing on raising awareness of the serious risks of the indiscriminate and irrational use of antibiotics. The lecturers emphasized the need to strictly adhere to medical guidelines when taking these medications, emphasizing that their overuse leads to the emergence of resistant bacterial strains, posing a real and growing threat to public health.
The seminar witnessed significant interaction, contributions, and constructive discussions from the attendees, focusing on the best ways to spread health awareness in the community, particularly regarding the responsible use of medications and avoiding self-medication, which can have dire consequences. This symposium is part of the ongoing activities of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Division at the College of Science, which aims to build bridges of knowledge and awareness between the academic sector and other state institutions. At the conclusion of the symposium, the importance of continuing such awareness-raising activities was emphasized, given their positive impact in promoting health awareness among members of society, both in academic and service settings.
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