Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have published an update on internal displacement in Iraq. Overview 1,031,475 internally displaced persons (IDPs) remain displaced across Iraq. 101,886 IDPs are living in 20 formal IDP camps located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In Dohuk Governorate […]
From the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). As We Close the Year, Thank You for Standing With Our Children Dear Friends of ICF, As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and say something that often doesn't get said enough: Thank you. Because of you, your generosity, your trust, and your belief in […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved measures to support the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry and protect local production. The decision includes merging the existing Pharmaceutical Council, established under Cabinet Decision No. 23151 of 2023, with the Higher Committee for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry. The merged body will include […]
In Numbers 49,000 people assisted in November USD 1.2 million cash-based transfers made in November USD 6.4 million for the next six months (December 2025 - May 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,680 beneficiaries (1,821 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. The Samarra Pharmaceutical Company has launched its first production batch of anti-nausea tablets, marking a new addition to Iraq's domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company said the product, manufactured as part of its November 2025 production plan, is used to treat nausea and vomiting in patients following surgical operations. The medicine has been […]
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. Iraq Launches the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026-2030 On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq launched the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for […]
By John Lee. Caregen, a pharmaceutical company from South Korea, has announced the expansion of its oral GLP-1 product Korglutide into Iraq through a new partnership with Filagen, a medical and aesthetic products distributor in the country. The move follows recent market entries across the region, including Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Iran, reflecting […]
In Numbers 11,212 People assisted in October USD 0.3 million cash-based transfers made In October USD 8 million for the next six months (November 2025 - April 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,994 returnees (1,903 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has inaugurated a US$45-million cancer-medicine factory at the Modern Pharmaceutical Industries Company, a private-sector project, and launched construction works for a US$70-million facility to produce viral vaccines for hepatitis, influenza, and the MMR (mumps, polio, rubella) combination. The Prime Minister said the new plant -- built with […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani opened the third phase of rehabilitation works at the Central Children's Hospital in Baghdad, after the facility was fully completed and restored to its full capacity of 400 beds. During the opening ceremony, he said the hospital is one of Baghdad's most important specialised medical facilities, noting […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) held a series of meetings in Paris as part of the Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025, engaging with major French companies and institutions to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. The delegation visited the Innovation Hub of Schneider Electric to review technologies in energy management, digital systems, and smart […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Health, Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, has held a series of meetings in Cairo aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation with Egypt in pharmaceuticals, regulation, and healthcare development. During a visit to Egypt's Drug Authority (EDA), the Minister was received by EDA Chairman Dr Ali Al-Ghamrawi. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration […]
