Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
By John Lee. Pakistan's Citi Pharma has said it has not made a decision regarding the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Iraq. In a statement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, the company blamed social media for spreading inaccurate information, and said it had only recently become aware of the reports. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Medical Health City project in southern Baghdad, covering an area of 120,000 m². The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health and representatives of international pharmaceutical companies. The project includes five pharmaceutical factories with a total investment […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani on Monday laid the foundation stone for a new 100-bed hospital project in the Rahmaniya-Shu'ala area of Baghdad's Karkh district. The facility is one of 16 hospitals of similar capacity being built under the Iraq-China agreement. According to a press release, the new hospitals will feature modern […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), in partnership with Raban Al-Safina Group, has announced the launch of Iraq's first fully integrated teaching hospital in five decades. The $250-million investment agreement is supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The 200-bed facility will be built to international standards, featuring emergency and […]
By John Lee. [Update: On 16th October 2025, Citi Pharma clarified to the Pakistan Stock Exchange that no decision had been made to open a factory in Iraq. Our article below was based on a post that Citi Pharma published on its own Facebook page, in which it clearly states, "We are excited to announce […]
In Numbers 10,624 People assisted USD 287,662 cash-based transfers made USD 11.3 million net funding requirements (September 2025 - February 2026) Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,000 resident beneficiaries (1,748 households) in Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) in Ninewa Governorate. Additionally, WFP provided cash assistance (CBT) to over […]
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has successfully organized the Iraq Knowledge Sharing Conference 2025 at the Ministry of Planning in Baghdad, with the participation of Iraqi government representatives, experts, and alumni of training programs in Korea. The conference aimed to strengthen the exchange of expertise and knowledge gained in Korea and apply it to […]
By Ahmed Hankawi, Shayma Aziz, and Abdulhadi AlShimary, Partners, Etihad Law. Etihad Law is proud to announce the publication of our new Pharma Legal Handbook: Iraq. The pharmaceutical sector in Iraq is one of the fastest-growing industries, yet it remains one of the most legally complex. To help businesses, investors, and compliance professionals navigate this […]
By John Lee. Aspetar, the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraq Football Association (IFA) to provide medical and scientific support to the Iraqi national football team over the next two years. The agreement grants the Iraqi team access to Aspetar's advanced medical facilities and sports […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Iraq Launches Its First National Plan to Promote Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration Iraq has taken a historic step by launching its first national plan on migration, a five-year strategy designed to promote safe, orderly and regular migration pathways for Iraqis. The plan creates opportunities for work, education and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khalid Battal Al-Najm, has inaugurated five advanced medical projects at the Baghdad factory of Samarra Pharmaceutical Company. The initiative aims to enhance the production of vital medical supplies while encouraging private sector participation in the healthcare industry. Minister Al-Najm highlighted that the Baghdad factory produces a […]
By John Lee. Apex Health, a subsidiary of Qatar's Estithmar Holding, has announced that it has obtained an investment licence from Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) to develop a 400-bed private hospital in Baghdad's Al-Zaafaraniyah district (formerly Al-Rashid Camp). The new facility, to be named Baghdad International Hospital, will be built on a 100,000-square-metre riverside […]
