Health
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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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New Leadership Chosen for Iraq’s Medicine Marketing Board
Iraq’s Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, visited the General Company for Marketing Medicines and Medical Supplies (Kimadia) today to oversee the election of new members to its Board of Directors. The election process, which is held every three years, attracted 13 candidates vying for two available seats, with…
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Nahrawan Hospital Nears 72% Completion in Baghdad
The Ministry of Planning has announced that the Nahrawan Hospital construction project in Baghdad has reached a 72% completion rate. This hospital, located in the Al-Madain district, is designed according to international standards and covers an area of 37 dunums. With a capacity of 247 beds, the facility will provide…
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Flu Vaccination Campaign Launched
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities has initiated a flu vaccination campaign at its headquarters, organised by the Health and Safety Department and overseen by Dr. Ali Ridha, Director General of the Administrative and Financial Affairs Directorate. According to the Director of the Health and Safety Department, the campaign…
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New Integrated Electronic Health Insurance System
In a major step towards modernising healthcare in Iraq, the Health Insurance Authority has signed a contract for the implementation of an integrated electronic health insurance system. The agreement, made with the leading Iraqi Progress Company, was signed under the supervision of the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi.…
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Advanced Care Coming Soon: Al-Zaki Hospital
The Ministry of Planning announced the ongoing construction of the Al-Zaki Specialised Hospital in Babylon Province, is currently more than halfway through being completed. This 230-bed facility, includes a main building with a basement, a three-story structure, and a six-floor annex. It features emergency units, outpatient clinics for men and…
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Iraq, public hospital will be managed by the Polyclinic San Donato
The Policlinico San Donato, a hospital of the San Donato Group, has been awarded a multi-year management of a public hospital in Iraq. This is the highly specialized university hospital in the city of Najaf, equipped with 492 beds and owned by the Iraqi Ministry of Health. The agreement was…
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