The College of Nursing at the University of Human Development hosted a panel on the 'communicable disease control and immunization challenges in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region', featuring two doctors, namely Asst Prof. Dr Ahmed M Amin and Asst Prof. Dr Abdulfatah H Hawrami. The panel was moderated by Asst Lecturer Mr Ari Jamal Hassan. It took place at Professor Dr Ali Qaradaghi Hall on October 28, 2025.

A large audience of students from the Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences departments, along with several lecturers, attended the panel.

Asst Prof. Dr Amin spoke about infectious diseases and provided details about their categories: endemic, epidemic, and pandemic. He elaborated on the developments of these infections and the methods of combating them. He emphasised that these diseases can be prevented, or their spread can be limited, if proper procedures are followed.

Asst Prof. Dr Hawrami discussed vaccination and its effectiveness in fighting infectious diseases. He delved into the challenges of vaccination in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, stating that there are many obstacles to proper vaccination of children and people in general, especially during pandemics. He mentioned that education, awareness, and health literacy are essential in aiding the vaccination process, along with sound policy, administration, and management by political authorities. He also pointed to the issue of disease prevention in Kurdistan and noted that there is insufficient policy in place regarding that matter.

The panel lasted more than an hour and concluded with questions and comments from the audience.