On 24 May 2021, Hawler Medical University organized an international workshop about the COVID-19 pandemic
and everything related to it. This activity was organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Erbil and through its MEDEVAC program.
The event was attended by the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Erbil and the vice presidents of Hawler Medical University. In the first part of the workshop, Ms. Aneta Hanzalkova, MEDEVAC Program Coordinator made a presentation about MEDEVAC program, its aims, main activities, and areas of work.
Then, Dr. Petr Smejkal, Chief Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Specialist from Czech Republic, touched upon different aspects of COVID-19 pandemic the experience of Czech Republic and Europe in responding to the pandemic. More than 50 faculties and postgraduate students attended the workshop. The workshop included interactive discussions and questions and answers with the participants.