As part of its continuing education activities, and under the direct supervision of **Prof. Dr. Walaa Louay Al-Falouji, Dean of the College of Medicine**, a scientific lecture entitled **“Sustainable Medicine: The Physician’s Role in Building a Sustainable Health Future”** was delivered by **Dr. Aseel Hashim Radi**, a faculty member at the College. The lecture aimed to promote health and environmental awareness and reinforce the concepts of sustainable development in the medical field.
The lecture addressed the concept of sustainable medicine and its importance in developing healthcare practices, highlighting the pivotal role of physicians in promoting disease prevention, spreading health awareness, rationalizing the use of medical resources, and reducing the environmental impact of healthcare institutions. These efforts contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services and ensuring their sustainability.
The lecture also emphasized the importance of strengthening the professional and social responsibility of physicians and medical students, as well as the need to keep pace with modern trends in healthcare that combine high-quality medical services, environmental protection, and responsiveness to the community’s health needs.
This activity reflects the College Deanship’s commitment to enhancing students’ scientific and health awareness and supporting educational initiatives that contribute to preparing medical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address health and environmental challenges, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).