Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
By Nneoma Omeje, for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. UN: Iraq Emerging as Major Drug Trafficking Transit A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) claims that Iraq […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has signed an executive agreement with Imperial College London to advance medical education and training. According to the Ministry, the agreement encompasses various elements, including a fellowship program in the United Kingdom, a master's program in the clinical field, curricula development, innovative learning processes, […]
From UNICEF: Government of Iraq Launches National and Sub-National Childhood Care Units to Strengthen Child Protection Services Iraq takes a significant stride in safeguarding child rights as the Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), inaugurates 44 National and Sub-National Childhood Care Units. These units are pivotal in ensuring access to essential […]
By John Lee. The Government of Sweden has announced that it will phase-out its strategy for development cooperation with Iraq. Its Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell (pictured), said: "Conditions have changed and Iraq is now a middle-income country with adequate resources to look after its own population. Instead, we see […]
The Iraqi Children Foundation is pleased to announce: Our 12th Annual Global "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to benefit Iraq's most vulnerable children! This year, we are also excited to share something new... For EVERY sign up to our 5K this year, we will give a brand new pair of shoes to an Iraqi child in need. […]
By John Lee. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the recent donation of 940,000 Swiss Frances (approximately one million US dollars) from the Government of Switzerland. This funding will strengthen UNHCR's programmes supporting refugees, internally displaced Iraqis and individuals at risk of statelessness in Iraq. In particular, Switzerland's contribution will enable UNHCR to maintain its […]
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2023. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN Agencies, Funds and Specialized Programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of Leaving No One Behind, […]
By John Lee. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iraq has published its Activity Report 2023. Present in Iraq since the Iran-Iraq war in 1980, the ICRC focuses on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. Although large-scale military operations are over, and more attention has been given […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) for Birth Registration has been officially launched. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF, this initiative marks a transformative shift from traditional paper-based systems to a robust digital platform, according to a press release. "The digital CRVS system aims to ensure […]
By Maram Haddad, for Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In Iraq, a New Tool Helps Forensic Doctors Document Sexual Violence and Torture Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the medical-legal sector in Iraq have partnered to […]
By John Lee. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an update on its operations in Iraq. In Numbers 11,718 people assisted in May 2024 USD 368,200 cash-based transfers made in May 2024 USD 42.7 million six months (June- November 2024) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In May 2024, 3,080 internally displaced […]
By John Lee. USAID has issued a Complex Emergency Fact Sheet, as at 3rd June 2024. Situation at a Glance 2.5 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance (WFP - March 2024) 140,184 Number of IDPs in Central and Southern Iraq Due to ClimateRelated Factors Since 2019 (IOM - May 2024) 1.1 MILLION Estimated Number […]
