The Central Library Secretariat at the University of Basrah, in collaboration with the Center for Continuing Education and Al-Zahra College of Medicine, organized a scientific seminar titled "Medicinal Herbs, Medication Risks, and the Role of Awareness in the Healing Process." The event was part of an initiative to promote health literacy and raise awareness regarding the safe use of medications and medicinal plants. The seminar aimed to highlight the therapeutic benefits of medicinal plants, warn against the dangers and adverse effects of the indiscriminate use of herbs and drugs, and underscore the importance of health awareness in making sound treatment decisions to improve recovery outcomes. The seminar featured presentations by faculty members from Al-Zahra College of Medicine and the College of Arts, who discussed the therapeutic uses of medicinal plants, the potential harm resulting from their misuse, and the risks of drug-herb interactions.
Department of Media and Government Communication