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Under the patronage of the respected President of the University and the supervision of the esteemed Dean of the College of Pharmacy, the Women’s Affairs Division at the University of Al-Mustaqbal organized a distinguished awareness activity on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, attended by the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Abbas Al-Baawi, and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khalid Al-Zalmi, along with a number of faculty members. The event was presented by a group of college students and addressed the causes, types, and prevention methods of diabetes, as well as the importance of early diagnosis and proper medical treatment, in addition to highlighting the pharmacist’s role in following up with patients and guiding them toward a healthy lifestyle. The activity also included a field testing station for measuring blood sugar levels for university staff and students, using a special testing device provided by the college team for this purpose. Participants received health advice on how to interpret their results and maintain regular health monitoring. This initiative was held on October 12, 2025, as part of the National Strategic Executive Plan for Iraqi Women – Pillar of Protection and Prevention, and comes within the framework of the awareness and community programs that the College of Pharmacy is keen to implement, emphasizing its role in promoting public health awareness and strengthening the culture of disease prevention among members of the community