International Collaboration for Health Awareness

The Medical Analysis Department at Tishk International University successfully organized the World Diabetes Day International Workshop on November 26, bringing together esteemed academics, professionals, and students to raise awareness and deepen scientific understanding of diabetes mellitus.

The event was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) :

SDG Focus
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Distinguished Guests

The workshop was honored by the attendance of several distinguished guests:

Name Position
Dr. Fatih Cura Vice President of Tishk International University
Prof. Dr. Faiq Hussain Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science
Dr. Tola Faraj Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science

Keynote Speakers

Speaker 1: Professor Dr. Aryan Ganjo

Detail Information
Affiliation Professor of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease at HMU and academic staff at TIU
Presentation Focus General symptoms and global prevalence of diabetes, early awareness, diagnostic approaches, and the emerging role of human microbiota in diabetes

SDG Contributions:

  • SDG 3 – Promoting health awareness

  • SDG 4 – Enhancing academic knowledge in medical sciences

Speaker 2: Professor Mohammad Awual Ibrahim

Detail Information
Affiliation Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Presentation Title “Unlocking New Therapies and Diagnostics for Diabetes Mellitus: Sialobiology to the Rescue”
Presentation Focus Role of sialic acid in developing new diabetes treatments, experimental trials for novel diagnostic and therapeutic advancements
Participation Mode Virtual (from Nigeria)

SDG Contribution:

  • SDG 17 – International cooperation for advancing scientific research and healthcare solutions

Public Health Activities

Following the academic sessions, attendees participated in:

  • Free blood glucose testing using glucometer devices

  • Distribution of healthy snacks to promote balanced dietary habits

These activities reinforced the workshop’s dedication to:

  • Public health promotion

  • Early disease detection under SDG 3

Conclusion

The workshop marked an important step in supporting diabetes education and early detection, reflecting Tishk International University’s ongoing commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords: World Diabetes Day, Medical Analysis Department, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 17, Diabetes Awareness, Blood Glucose Testing, Professor Aryan Ganjo, Professor Mohammad Awual Ibrahim, International Collaboration, TIU Workshop