The College of Medicine at University of Alkafeel , in cooperation with the Najaf Health Department, held an awareness lecture : "Healthy Nutrition Planning during the Month of Ramadan", presented by Dr. Tamra Muhammad Ibrahim, a family medicine and nutrition specialist at the Najaf Health Department, on Wednesday 3/5/2025.

    The lecture was attended by the Dean of the College, Asst. Prof. Dr. Samer Makki Al-Hakak, his assistants, faculty members, , college students, and a number of university affiliates. This event is a part of the ongoing cooperation between University of Alkafeel and the Najaf Health Department to enhance health awareness among students and society.

    The lecture covered several important topics, most notably how to plan and prepare healthy meals during the month of Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of nutritional diversity in breakfast and “ suhoor” meals, and the necessity of containing carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. Unhealthy eating habits that should be avoided in this blessed month were also reviewed.

   Dr. Tamra also spoke about the effect of fasting on The body from the health, psychological and physical aspects, in addition to its effect on hormones, and the importance of practicing moderate physical activity during the holy month, with the necessity of regulating sleep hours to achieve a healthy balance.

   The lecture witnessed a distinctive interaction from the attendees, as many questions and inquiries were raised, which were answered by Dr. Tamra in detail, which contributed to enriching the discussion andsupporting the scientific benefit.

   This lecture falls within the remit of the acumen for University of Alkafeel to organize awareness events that aim to spread health culture and promote healthy lifestyles among students and the academic community.