Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
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 […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has opened the new Al-Fadhiliya General Hospital in Baghdad on Thursday, a 246-bed medical facility that had been stalled since 2014. According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Media Office, the project, now completed eight months ahead of schedule, marks a major milestone in […]
By John Lee. The Basra Governorate has inaugurated one of its largest healthcare projects -- the new Specialised University Hospital -- a 15-storey, 446-bed facility fully funded by the local government for the benefit of the University of Basra. Governor Asaad Abdul-Amir Al-Eidani officially opened the hospital in central Basra, describing it as a "medical […]
By John Lee. UNHCR Iraq has published a review of its access to health services for refugees in Iraq from 2022 to 2025. According to the overview: Construction and upgrade of public health facilities across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at a value of USD 3 million. This included: Construction of 4 new primary healthcare […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone the Maysan Intravenous Solutions and Pharmaceuticals Plant -- Iraq's second such facility -- marking what his office describes as another milestone for the country's growing private pharmaceutical industry. Speaking at the ceremony in Maysan [Missan], the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's confidence […]
By John Lee. India-based Apollo Hospitals has reportedly signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Interior to assume management of the Internal Security Force Hospital. According to India Pharma Outlook, the collaboration aims to deliver advanced medical services and specialised care for Iraq's internal security personnel and their families. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman […]
In Numbers 10,598 People assisted in September USD 279,193 cash-based transfers made In September USD 10.4 million for the next six months (October 2025 - March 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,000 beneficiaries (1,690 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) in […]
By John Lee. On Wednesday, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated the Shorsh-Hetit Public Hospital in Deraluk, Duhok Governorate. The four-storey facility, built at a cost of $43 million [approx. IQD 56 billion], spans 43,000 square metres and includes 100 beds. It offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency and primary care, six […]
