Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities for the healthcare in Iraq.
The Republic of Iraq is a middle-income country recovering from decades of socio-political upheaval, from a humanitarian crisis that peaked around 2017 with millions of internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees living in camps and from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the current transition towards long-term development and the pending arrival of a […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani concluded his visit to Al-Muthanna Governorate, during which he launched and inaugurated several key projects across energy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and industry. Key Announcements: Energy Sector: Launched construction of the Samawa Gas Power Plant (250 MW) as an investment project. Approved the establishment of a new […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has completed a new $43-million hospital in Deraluk, Amedi district, Duhok, to serve 250,000+ residents. State-of-the-art facility spanning 250,000 sqm, featuring advanced medical technology. 100-bed capacity with a full range of specialist and emergency services. Medical services offered: Emergency & primary care Six operating rooms (major & […]
By John Lee. Basra's Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs, Maher Al-Amiri, has confirmed that a committee is continuing its visits to hospitals in Turkey under the directives of Governor Asaad Al-Eidani. The committee is evaluating healthcare services in Turkish hospitals to prepare a comprehensive report on selecting the best medical facilities for the resumption of […]
By John Lee. US engineering firm KBR has secured a $187 million order from the U.S. Department of State to provide medical support services in Iraq under the Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) contract. The five-year Medical Support Services Iraq (MedSSI) task order will run through 2029. Under the contract, KBR will operate a Diplomatic […]
By John Lee. Under the supervision of Minister of Health Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Dr. Mazen Al-Akeeli, the Director General of Al-Muthanna Health Directorate, inaugurated the laboratories of the private wing at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital this week. The event was attended by Deputy Director General Dr. Aws Al-Hamdani, Private Wings Director Dr. Sayyed Fadel Awafi, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the referral of the Integrated Medical City Project in Dhi Qar Governorate to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The project, based on a turnkey delivery system, follows the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund Instructions (No. 2 of 2021) and was recommended by the Reconstruction Fund Committee. […]
By John Lee. In September 2024, the Government of Iraq launched the second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership in Iraq, an initiative spearheaded and funded by the Government of the Netherlands. As part of this initiative, UNHCR has published a Factsheet: PROSPECTS partnership in Iraq (January 2025) It says that, as of December 2024, Iraq […]
By John Lee. UNHCR Iraq has published its latest Baghdad Field Office factsheet. According to the overview: "UNHCR's Baghdad Field Office covers 13 governorates located in Federal Iraq, including Anbar, Babylon, Baghdad, Diyala, Karbala, Najaf, Salah Al-Din and Wassit, located in the centre of the country, as well as Basrah, Diwaniya, Maysan, AlMuthanna, and Thi […]
By John Lee. Baghdad's first general hospital in nearly 40 years, Al-Shaab General Hospital, was been inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani. The 246-bed facility, a long-stalled project now completed under a joint management model, is equipped with modern infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and comprehensive healthcare services. During the opening ceremony, the […]
In Numbers 10,541 people assisted in November 2024 USD 359,270 cash-based transfers made in November 2024 USD 11.1 million six months (December 2024 - May 2025) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP assisted 2,084 beneficiaries (499 households) in the Al Jad'ah1 camp in Ninewa Governorate with e-vouchers for food commodities. Furthermore, WFP […]
By John Lee. Handicap International (HI) has published a positioning paper on the recent disability legislation in Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) (Law No. 8 of 2021). The paper was developed by HI's local partner, Sheyaw NGO, as part of the "Promoting Effective and Active Civic Engagement among persons with disabilities in Iraq (PEACE)" project. […]
