By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Rise in Iraqi cancer cases may be linked to wars, environment The causes of the spike may be linked to Iraq's wars or environmental pollution, but the evidence […]
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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
New COVID-19 Guidelines for Travelers by Iraqi Kurdistan
In accordance with the global response against COVID-19 and the cautious lifting of restrictions, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Health has updated official guidelines for travel to the Kurdistan Region. Taking into consideration the public interest and the government's ongoing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, travelers entering the Kurdistan Region by land […]
Addressing the Needs of Iraq's Most Vulnerable
Addressing needs of Iraq's most vulnerable critical for inclusive and sustainable recovery from COVID-19, new UNDP reports say Recovery strategies targeting Iraq's vulnerable populations - including women, youth and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) - must be prioritized to ensure inclusive and sustainable recovery from COVID-19 in Iraq, according to two new complementary reports released today […]
Tags: coronavirus, covid19, IDPs, internally displaced persons, International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations (UN), United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Global Solidarity Needed for Iraq's Vulnerable Children
From Iraq Solidarity News (Al-Thawra). Re-published with permission by Iraq Business News. In this conversation with Liz McRae, Hussein Al-alak hears about the efforts which the Iraqi Children Foundation have been undertaking, during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. Liz McRae is the Executive Director of the Iraqi Children Foundation. Can you tell us about […]
Tags: featured, Hope Bus, Hussein Al-Alak, Iraq Solidarity News (Al-Thawra), Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF), mn
HRW: Inadequate Plans for Camp Closures
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inadequate Plans for Camp Closures Recent camp closures have stripped thousands of displaced people of essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic, with inadequate government plans for their return home, Human Rights […]
Tags: featured, Human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW), IDPs, internally displaced persons, mn, refugee camps, Refugees
Dr. Rafid Aziz Joins Board of Iraqi Children Foundation
Dr. Rafid Aziz Joins Board of Directors of Iraqi Children Foundation The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Rafid Aziz (pictured), President of the United Iraqi Medical Association in the United Kingdom, to join the ICF Board of Directors. Grant Felgenhauer, ICF Board Chairman, said: "ICF has pledged in […]
Tags: featured, Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF), mn, United Iraqi Medical Society (UIMS), United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia to Rehabilitate Ibn Al-Khatib Hospital in Baghdad
By John Lee. The Saudi embassy has announced that King Salman bin Abdulaziz will fund the rehabilitation of Ibn Al-Khatib Hospital in Baghdad, as a gift to the Iraqi people. A fire at the hospital last month killed at least 82 people, and left more than 100 injured. Saudi Arabia will also take critically ill […]
Want to be Good News to an Iraqi Child?
By Editor on 6th May 2021 in Healthcare, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News
(Source: Iraqi Children Foundation- ICF)
COVID-19: Iraq announces 10-Day Lockdown
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a recommendation by the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety to impose a 10-day full curfew from May 12th to 22nd, following a rise in COVID-19 infections across the country. All malls, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, event and wedding halls, swimming pools and gyms will be […]
COVID-19: Iraq Suspends Flights with India
By John Lee. The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has reportedly suspended all direct flights from and to India, due to concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus). Shafaq reports that the Indian variant of the disease has been found in Dhi Qar province. (Sources: Bas News, Shafaq)
Fire Kills 82 at Baghdad Hospital
By John Lee. A fire at a Baghdad hospital treating COVID-19 patients has killed at least 82 people, and left more than 100 injured. The blaze, at the Ibn Khatib Hospital, was caused on Saturday night when an oxygen tank is said to have exploded. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has suspended the Minister of Health, […]
COVID-19 hits Iraqi Labour Market, Enterprises
COVID-19 Dealt Heavy Blows to Iraqi Labour Market, Enterprises in 2020: IOM, FAO, ITC Study In early April, Iraq surpassed 900,000 COVID-19 cases. Necessary efforts to contain the spread of the virus throughout 2020 led to a reduction in economic activity; compounded by pre-existing economic challenges, drops in oil prices and the public health COVID-19 […]