The Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine – University of Duhok, in collaboration with The Restoration Act (INGO), the Iraqi & Kurdistan Boards for Medical Specialization/Pediatrics, the Kurdistan Pediatric Society, the Iraqi Pediatric Society, Hevi Pediatric Hospital, and the PEACE Academy, successfully organized a scientific webinar on:

Topic: Cerebral Palsy in Children: Management of Complex Hypertonicity

Speaker: Dr. Rose Gelineau-Morel, MD (USA)

Chairman: Professor Dr. Azad A. Haleem Al. Mezori

(Professor of Pediatrics & Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Duhok)

📅 Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

🕒 Time: 21:00 – 22:15 (Iraq time)

The webinar was attended by more than 100 participants from various countries, including 5th and 6th year medical students of the University of Duhok, alongside physicians and pediatric specialists.

The session provided valuable insights into the latest approaches for the management of complex hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy, enriching the academic and clinical knowledge of all participants.