Iraq produces COVID-19 laboratory supplies to more rapidly test cases In cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 Crisis Cell of Basrah University in southern Iraq has successfully produced urgently needed laboratory supplies to speed up testing of suspected cases. The global demand on supplies and equipment to fight COVID-19 has created a […]
Over the past few years, Iraq's health system has faced many challenges, including internal conflict and the world's biggest mass displacement in 2014-2016, all of which had a tough toll on an already fragile health system. With the detection of COVID-19 in China in December 2019, WHO immediately initiated preparedness efforts, and arranged a series […]
WHO technical mission visits Iraq to step up COVID-19 detection and response activities A high-level technical mission from the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a visit to Iraq to support the Iraqi Ministry of Health response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) prevention and containment measures. The mission, which comprised experts from the Regional Office for the Eastern […]
COVID-19 preventive measures during mass gatherings discussed with religious leaders and health officials in Iraq As millions are expected to visit Iraq in the coming month for religious events, WHO is working with religious leaders and health officials to discuss necessary preventive measures to improve planning for mass gathering events during visits to holy sites […]
More than 3.1 million Iraqi children to be vaccinated against polio Health authorities in Iraq in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have launched a campaign to reach more than 3.1 million children under five years of age with lifesaving polio vaccinations. The five-day campaign aims to target children in 65 districts […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes a new contribution of US$24 million from the US Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID-OFDA) to strengthen primary, secondary and preventive health services in conflict-affected governorates in Iraq. Access to improved life-saving health services will be ensured for approximately 3.5 million beneficiaries in seven governorates […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: MEAL Coordinator, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Human Resources Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Electricity Management Consultant, Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) Security Assistant, WFP - World Food Programme Travel Protocol Assistant, WHO - World Health Organization Team Leader- Livelihoods, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Associate Humanitarian Liaison Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Programme Manager (Cash for Work), IOM - International Organization for Migration Consultant-Concessional Finance Expert, IOM - International Organization for Migration RRU Team Leader, IOM - International Organization for Migration International Consultant […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Programme Assistant, WHO - World Health Organization Technical Field Manager, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Investigator, UNS-SPM UNITAD - United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL Project Manager, Cooperazione Internazionale Fondazione (COOPI) International Procurement Specialist, FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Social Protection Policy Advisor, Mercy Corps Head of Programme for Danish Demining Group, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) CCCM Cluster Co-Coordinator, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Emergency Support Assistant, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Officer (Community Engagement, Returns, Reintegration), International Organization for […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Reintegration Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration Project Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration Finance Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration Information Management Associate (Graphic Designer), UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq National Professional Officer, WHO - […]
WHO sends shipment of kits and medical supplies to Missan governorate Responding to the needs of the Directorate of Health in Missan following the recent floods that hit the area, the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the generous support of donors, sent a large consignment of emergency kits and medical supplies to support the Directorate, […]
