n Monday, May 4, 2026,in the presence of Asst. Prof. Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omer, Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute, along with a number of academics, university professors, employees, and students, a panel discussion titled “The Role of Spring Herbs in the Fields of Pharmacy, Food, and Protecting the Heritage of Kurdistan”was held at Mergasor Technical Institute.
At the beginning of the ceremony, after welcoming the guests, Asst. Prof. Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omer, Dean of the Institute, delivered a speech stating:
> “Spring herbs are not just natural greenery; many of them possess medicinal properties and act as remedies. The benefits of these plants have been proven through scientific research.”
He further noted: “Unfortunately, during the harvesting and collection of these spring herbs, they are often handled in improper and unhealthy ways, which harms the environment and this national resource.” He added, “Mergasor Technical Institute, as a scientific institution, considers itself responsible for training and raising awareness among community members through scientific methods to ensure that the environment and spring herbs are better protected.”
Subsequently, a scientific discussion panel organized by the Department of Herbal Pharmacy Mergasor Technical Institute was held. The Panel Participants:
Moderator Mr. Raman Zahir Mahmoud ( Herbal Pharmacy Department student, Mergasor Technical Institute).
Panelist Asst. Prof. Dr. Badr Qader Surchi (Lecturer at Mergasor Technical Institute) and Panelist Lieutenant Siddiq Hassan Siddiq (Head of Media and Cultural Affairs, Barzan Environmental Protection Battalion).
At the end of the panel, the audience raised several questions to the panelists. Following the discussion, the Dean of the Institute presented certificates of appreciation to the moderator and the panelists.
