Today, Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, the activities took place as follows:
✓ Blood Donation Campaign
Starting at 9:00 AM, in front of Ranya Advisory (Istishari) Hospital, a blood donation campaign was launched. The purpose of this campaign was to advocate for:
- Restarting the appointment process for nursing graduates
- Presenting several other legitimate demands of nurses
✓ Scientific Seminar
At 11:00 AM, in the (Sheikh Fakher Sheikh Tayeb) Hall inside the institute, the ceremony continued:
- A welcoming speech was presented by Asst. Instructor Danyar Hamid, Head of the Nursing Department at the institute
- Subsequently, a scientific and professional seminar was presented by His Excellency (Khalid Rasul), Head of the Raparin Branch of the Union, about the importance of the nursing profession
✓ Health Services for Citizens
At the conclusion of the activities, at 2:00 PM, in Ranya Public Park, institute students, accompanied by instructors and union representatives, conducted several screenings for citizens, including:
- Blood sugar level testing
- Blood pressure measurement
- Body Mass Index (BMI) determination
Happy International Nurses Day to all our institute’s graduates, Kurdistan’s nurses, and all nurses worldwide. You are the main pillar of the health sector.
This announcement describes a comprehensive celebration of International Nurses Day featuring advocacy for nursing graduates, educational seminars, and free community health screenings.
Raparin Technical and Vocational Institute
