Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has granted an investment licence for what is described as Iraq's first private hospital dedicated to addiction treatment and mental health care. The licence was awarded for the "Ritaj Baghdad Health Educational Project", to be developed by Abraj Al-Ritaj Company. According to the Commission, the project will […]
From the Berghof Foundation. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. From climate stress to social strain -- Migration, governance and local resilience in Iraq This research report examines how climate change, migration and social cohesion intersect across four climate-affected governorates in Iraq: […]
In Numbers 14,192 people assisted in January USD 304,000 cash-based transfers made in January USD 7.6 million for the next six months (February - July 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In January, WFP provided e-vouchers to more than 6,780 beneficiaries (1,842 households) residing in Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. Nasiriyah Heart Hospital received a Korean medical delegation as part of a new phase of the Iraq-Korea joint cooperation project. The project is funded through a grant from KOICA [Korea International Cooperation Agency] for the Establishment of the Korea-Iraq Specialized Hospital for Children with Heart Disease (2020-2030 / USD 27.93 million). A […]
From the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Summary of UNHCR Iraq Multi-Year Strategy 2025-2029 UNHCR envisions that forcibly displaced populations and stateless persons in Iraq are better protected and have full inclusive access to quality basic […]
By John Lee. Baims, a MENA-based education technology group, has acquired MedMasters, an Iraq-based online medical education platform, marking its second strategic acquisition and its entry into the Iraqi market. The transaction expands Baims' regional footprint and strengthens its position in digital higher education across the Middle East. Founded by Dr. Abdulazeez Salam and Dr. […]
From Wired. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Startups Aren't Disrupting. They're Rebuilding From Mosul's agritech experiments to Baghdad's digital health records, founders are stitching together the basic systems Iraq's economy has long been missing -- one clinic and farm at […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. European Union strengthens support for Iraq's community reintegration efforts The European Union, through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), is providing €8 million over an 18-month period to help Iraq […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Since January 2024, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation (FFS) project has been in a Transition Phase (2024-2026), consolidating nearly a decade of stabilisation gains across the five liberated governorates […]
From the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Local Migration Governance Indicators | Profile 2025 | Kurdistan Region of Iraq This document is the result of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the Kurdistan Region […]
By John Lee. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has reinstated a lawsuit against several pharmaceutical and medical-device companies, regarding their activities in Iraq. The original lawsuit claimed that the companies knowingly financed terrorist attacks in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, through their support to the Ministry […]
In Numbers 12,921 people assisted in December USD 408,788 cash-based transfers made in December USD 9.3 million for the next six months (January - June 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,994 beneficiaries (1,903 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) in Ninewa […]
