In a remarkable display of community support, Dr. Dawan Hawizy, Dean of the Faculty of General Medicine at Koya University, and Dr. Walid Baqr, a Lecturer at the same faculty, have generously donated essential medical equipment parts to Shahid Dr. Khalid Hospital in Koya. The donation, which was made at their own expense, was aimed at ensuring that the hospital’s surgical procedures continue without any disruptions.
This act of generosity is in line with Koya University’s ongoing commitment to community service and sustainable development. As part of its strategic plan, the university has established a "Community Service" pillar, focused on addressing the needs of the local community and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Koya University, known for its global perspective and academic excellence, has been continuously working to strengthen its ties with the community it serves. The university’s integration of community service into its framework of sustainable development goals is helping it become more effective in meeting the needs of the region.
Both Dr. Hawizy and Dr. Baqr continue their vital work as doctors at Shahid Dr. Khalid Hospital, where they contribute not only as clinicians but also as researchers, significantly impacting the hospital’s operations. According to the General Directorate of Health Administration in Koya, the doctors performed numerous surgeries in 2024, all of which were successful and without complications.
Their dedication to improving healthcare in the region, along with their role in advancing medical research, highlights the ongoing commitment of both the doctors and Koya University to enhancing the health and well-being of the local community.
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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.
There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).
Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.
KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).
Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.
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