Health
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Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital Inaugurated in Basra
Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, the Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital, boasting a capacity of 250 beds, was officially inaugurated in Basra on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. The opening ceremony was attended by the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Iraqi Minister of Health Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Basra Governor…
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Arab Ministers Discuss Health Collaboration
Baghdad welcomed the Qatari delegation ahead of the 61st session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Health, an event focused on regional collaboration on critical health matters. The high-profile meeting gathers health leaders from across the Arab world to discuss strategies, initiatives, and policies aimed at improving public health…
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Al-Bayda Health Centre Opens in Baghdad’s Talabiya Area
The Al-Bayda Health Centre, located in the Talabiya area of Baghdad, officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, December 9, 2024. This modern facility, under the Baghdad Al-Rusafa Health Department, aims to enhance access to comprehensive healthcare for over 35,000 residents in the community. Built on a 750-square-metre…
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People’s General Hospital to Open This Week
The Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, conducted a field visit today to oversee the final preparations for the opening of the People’s General Hospital in the capital, Baghdad. Accompanying the Minister were the Governor of Baghdad, Mr. Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Health,…
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National School Health Strategy Targets 11 Million Students
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the National Strategy for School Health 2024-2030, under the patronage of Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Minister of Health, and with the participation of Dr. Ibrahim Namis Al-Jubouri, Minister of Education. The launch event was attended by members of the Council of Representatives, representatives…
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Kirkuk’s Health Sector to Receive Medical Supplies and Staff Support
The Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, met with Dr. Arjan Muhammad Rashid, Director General of the Kirkuk Health Department, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by the Technical Undersecretary and several Directors General from the Ministry’s central office. Dr. Al-Hasnawi reviewed…
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New Health Units Launched in Schools to Improve Student Well-being
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, marked National School Health Day with a special celebration at Al-Fadhail Mixed Primary School in the Third Karkh Education Directorate. Under the patronage of Prime Minister Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and the slogan “Students’…
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Baghdad Gears Up for Arab Health Conference in December 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, chaired a key meeting to coordinate preparations for the upcoming 61st session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, set to take place in Iraq in December 2024. The meeting gathered the Chairman of the Preparatory Ministerial Committee and representatives from various…
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Ibn Al-Bitar Prepares for New Cardiac Facility Opening
Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Iraq’s Minister of Health, conducted an inspection visit to the renowned Ibn Al-Bitar Cardiac Surgery Center. This visit was aimed at assessing the quality of medical services provided to patients and observing ongoing advancements, including a comprehensive review of the much-anticipated K Building, now in its…
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New Iraqi-Korean Hospitals to Boost Medical Services
Minister of Health Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi welcomed Korean Ambassador Mr. Jo Sung-soo and a delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) at the Ministry’s headquarters on October 29, 2024. The meeting included the Ministry’s Technical Undersecretary and several general managers, reflecting the importance of the longstanding Iraqi-Korean partnership…
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