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COVID-19
COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of March 11th, 2020 affecting every state in the United States and most countries worldwide. The Kurdish American Medical Association would like to raise awareness about this urgent public health concern. Please read and watch these informational handouts and videos in English and Kurdish to learn how you can help mitigate the disease. Please also share them with family and friends so everyone can do their part to keep our communities safe and educated. COVID-19 Information sheet |
The work of KAMA on COVID-19 was highlighted by the United Nations Secretary General.
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COVID-19 Educational Videos
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Kurmanji
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Sorani
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COVI-19 Public Campaign
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Sorani
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Please see the WHO website for more information
Updates in COVID-19 Critical Care.
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Kurdistan Health Summit's webinar on Updates on Covid-19 Critical Care in collaboration with Kurdish American Medical Association and The Iraqi Kurdistan Society of Anesthesiologists.
Our KAMA advisory board member Dr. Haval Chweich presented a comprehensive update on critical care of COVID-19 patients. لووتكه‌ی ته‌ندروستی كوردستان به‌هاوئاهه‌نگی له‌گه‌ڵ كۆمه‌ڵە‌ی پزیشكانی ئه‌مریكی و پسپۆڕانی كوردی - ئه‌مه‌ریكی و كۆمه‌ڵه‌ی پزیشكانی سڕكاری كوردستانی عێراقی وێبنارێکی ئەنجامدا لەسەرنوێترین رێنماییەکانی به‌شی چاودێری چڕ له‌چاره‌سه‌ری نه‌خۆشانی تووشبوی كۆرۆنا. 
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COVID-19 Kurdish Community Education
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COVID-19 Kurdish Community Education
May 3, 2020 Impact on children and women A panel of Kurdish American doctors and experts educating our Kurdish community about the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Kurdish language, our panel of experts gave an overview of COVID-19, discussed impact on women and children then answered many great questions by the global Kurdish audience. Our panelists and experts: Dr. Zuheir Kassabo - Pulmonary, Critical Care Dr. Raidour Ahmed - Pediatrics Dr. Layla Sultan - Internal Medicine Dr. Heval Kelli- Cardiology/Moderator This event/series is a collaborative effort by Kurdish American Medical Association, arta.fm, جياي كورمنج - Çiyayê Kurmênc, The Kurdish Project and community partners. |
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COVID-19 Kurdish Community Education
April 19, 2020 General Impact A panel of Kurdish American doctors and experts educating our Kurdish community about the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Kurdish language, our panel of experts gave an overview of COVID-19 and answered many great questions by the global Kurdish audience. Our panelists and experts: Dr. Haval Chweich - Pulmonary, Critical Care Dr. Edress Othman- Hematology and Oncology Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou - Infectious disease, Critical Care Dr. Heval Kelli- Cardiology/Moderator This event/series is a collaborative effort by Kurdish American Medical Association, arta.fm, جياي كورمنج - Çiyayê Kurmênc, The Kurdish Project and community partners. |
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Disclaimer:
The series is only for educational purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please refer to CDC and WHO websites for further information regarding COVID-19. All interviewers agreed to share their experience with the public to raise awareness of the COVID-19 crisis. Please understand that the disease impacts everyone in different ways.
The series is only for educational purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please refer to CDC and WHO websites for further information regarding COVID-19. All interviewers agreed to share their experience with the public to raise awareness of the COVID-19 crisis. Please understand that the disease impacts everyone in different ways.