Hama-SANA

The activities of the first day of the Science Carnival held by the University of Hama included medical, scientific and sports activities, volunteer events, an exhibition for pharmaceutical industries and the opening of a nursery for medicinal plants.

The carnival, which is held under the title "Hope in Science and Work", is attended by 9 faculties, namely veterinary medicine, dentistry, human, pharmacy, nursing, education, physical education, arts, humanities and architecture, in addition to technical institutes.

The activities of the first day of the carnival included the opening of the free screening tent for diabetic patients, in cooperation with the Directorate of Health in Hama, during which educational and awareness programs about diabetes are provided, where sixth-year students in the Faculty of Medicine will measure blood sugar for citizens, and draw conclusions to conduct scientific research.

The Martyr Nasih Alwani Sports Hall hosted a sports activity in which university and institute students participated, including honoring university students who excelled academically.

During his speech at the carnival, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Bassam Ibrahim, spoke about the importance of the carnival held by the University of Hama, which is witnessing a remarkable development in the field of curricula, laboratories and programs, and the adoption of the latest technological means in the teaching process to graduate qualified human cadres suitable for the labor market, noting the importance of the issue of accreditation of medical colleges in Syria to achieve the goal of reaching this accreditation.

For his part, the President of the University of Hama, Dr. Abdul Razzaq Salem, pointed to the university's keenness to develop the teaching process, develop curricula continuously, and pay attention to scientific research, pointing to the opening of the Faculty of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and to the new headquarters project of the University of Hama, which includes all faculties, institutes and all their facilities with a total area of 140 hectares.

The head of the branch of the Pharmacists Syndicate, Dr. Badri Al-Alfa, found in the pharmaceutical industries exhibition, which opened at the Faculty of Pharmacy, an important opportunity for students to see what is new in the world of pharmaceutical industries.

According to Bashar Hisham Qatil, the nursery of medicinal and aromatic plants, the owner of the ornamental and victory nursery, contains a group of lavender, olivra, lavender and rosemary plants, in addition to the virtual pharmacy.

The Minister of Education and Scientific Research also opened auditoriums and halls within the educational department of the university hospital, which is of great importance to students of the Faculty of Medicine for their training and clinical rehabilitation.

Regarding the university hospital project, the President of the University explained that the building contains three floors, which include two educational and service blocks that include 3 amphitheaters and 3 halls, the administration of the Faculty of Medicine and the departments of ambulance, labor and childbirth.

A digital skills center for the Directorate of Information and Communication Systems was also opened in the second university building, which provides communication services in cooperation with the Syrian Computer Society.

The carnival, which will continue until the thirteenth of June, includes free treatment sessions at the Faculty of Dentistry, treatment services for the families of martyrs, art exhibitions, graduation projects, scientific lectures and other activities.

Abdullah Alsheikh

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