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Apex Health to Develop 400-Bed Baghdad International Hospital

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 […]

PM Launches 10 New Neonatal Centres

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has inaugurated ten specialised neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) via video link as part of a broader healthcare initiative aimed at reducing infant mortality across Iraq. The units are part of a 22-centre national project, offering a total capacity of 360 beds. The centres are located in […]

Chinese-built $374m Iraqi Medical City Breaks Ground

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched the execution phase of the Nasiriyah Medical City Project in Dhi Qar Province -- a healthcare complex comprising 13 facilities, including seven hospitals with a combined capacity of 700 beds. Designed to reduce Iraq's reliance on overseas medical treatment, the 132-dunam [13.2-hectare; 33-acre] project will […]

US Firm Proposes Major Healthcare Investment in Baghdad

By John Lee. American Global Medical Services (AGMS) is set to expand its footprint in Iraq, following a meeting between CEO Dr. Aizen J. Marrogi and Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Monday. The company has proposed establishing a comprehensive medical city in Baghdad, which would include a 200-bed cancer hospital, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, […]

$374m Chinese Investment in Iraqi Medical City

By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to build a comprehensive Medical City in Dhi Qar Province. The 490 billion Iraqi dinar [$374 million] project was finalized under the supervision of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund and the Ministry of Health. During the signing ceremony, Prime Minister […]

List of New 100-Bed Hospitals Under China Agreement

By John Lee. The Ministry of Health has announced details of the 100-bed hospital series under the Iraq-China agreement, specifying the provinces and expected completion timeline. Ministry spokesperson Seif Al-Badr confirmed that contracts with reputable global companies are ongoing, with daily oversight from Health Minister Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi. The hospitals will be constructed in: […]

KRG Completes $43m Public Hospital in Amedi

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 & […]

Iraq Assesses Turkish Hospitals for Medical Treatment Programme

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 […]

KBR wins $187m Order for Medical Support Services in Iraq

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 […]

Laboratories Opened at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital

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, […]

Baghdad opens first General Hospital in nearly 40 years

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 […]

New Korean Hospital Opens in Baghdad

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially opened the Iraqi-Korean Critical Care Specialty Hospital at Baghdad Medical City. The newly inaugurated hospital, described as the first of its kind in Iraq, consists of four floors with a capacity of 74 beds, three operating theaters equipped with the latest medical devices, and an […]