The Continuing Education Unit at the College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, organized a workshop titled “Behçet’s Syndrome: The Mystery of Multiple Inflammation.” The workshop was presented by Dr. Wissam Mashan, a faculty member in the Maternal and Neonatal Nursing Department, and was attended by a group of faculty members and undergraduate students in the college’s Continuing Education Hall
Workshop Objectives: Accurate Diagnosis and Health Awareness The workshop primarily aimed to raise health awareness and educate students and the public about Behçet’s disease and its various symptoms to avoid delays in diagnosis. The event also focused on clarifying subtle medical distinctions and highlighting the differences between Behçet’s ulcers and common gynecological infections to ensure the safety of treatment pathways and avoid misdiagnosis that could harm patients
The workshop concluded with a set of scientific and practical recommendations, the most notable of which emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the early diagnosis of autoimmune diseases and encouraging scientific research to develop modern diagnostic and treatment tools. The workshop also called for strengthening collaboration between physicians and researchers to improve the quality of nursing care provided to patients with this type of syndrome
This workshop is part of continuing education activities aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 3 on good health and well-being, by raising awareness and improving early diagnosis of rare immune diseases, enhancing the quality of healthcare, and strengthening specialized medical expertise to serve the public health of Iraqi society
