Health
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Government and UN Agencies Unite to Address Tanjaro River Pollution
A high-level workshop has brought together Iraqi government officials, UN agencies and private sector representatives in the North-Eastern city of Sulaymaniyah as part of a renewed push to address pollution in the Tanjaro river, one of the region’s most pressing environmental concerns. The event was organised by the Ministry of…
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Department of Public Health Increases support of Mental Health
In coordination with WHO, the Iraqi Department of Public Health conducted a training workshop to improve mental health assistance and psychological support in primary health care facilities, mainly focusing on emergency situations. This workshop was done on the 29th of April and had multiple individuals from other health departments conducting…
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Iraq Environmental Agency Flags Cross-Border Pollution Risks
The Iraq Green Observatory (IGO) has raised concerns about potential environmental damage linked to missile and rocket debris falling in neighboring Iran, warning that the effects could extend to Iraq. The observatory said remnants of weapons used in recent strikes may be contributing to air and soil pollution. The exact…
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Ministry of Youth and Sports Hosts World Physical Activity Event
As part of a broader scheme to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage a stronger sports culture in Iraq the Ministry of Youth and Sports organised an event for World Physical Activity Day. Attended by the General Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, the event featured two activities…
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Ministry of Youth and Sport Back New Rehabilitation Initiative
The Iraq Ministry of Youth and Sports, under the supervision of the Department of Sports Medicine, has created a rehabilitation program for young addicts using the medium of sports to improve their physical and emotional state. The program was officially announced on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Youth…
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Ministry of Culture Concludes Training Course on Mental Health
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities has concluded a specialised training course on mental health and suicide prevention, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, on Monday 2 February 2026. The course, entitled “Early Detection of Mental Disorders and Autism and Suicide Prevention”, was held at Ishtar Hall…
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Iraq Invests $120m in Cancer Drugs, Vaccine Production
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Saturday inaugurated a 45 million USD cancer medications plant operated by the Modern Company for Drugs Industries, and launched construction of a 75 million USD facility to produce viral vaccines. The new oncology plant is among the most advanced in the Middle East,…
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Al-Fudhailiyah Hospital Opens Expanding Baghdad Healthcare Services
Al-Fudhailiyah General Hospital, a 246-bed facility, officially opened in eastern Baghdad today, offering advanced healthcare services to local communities. The hospital, stalled since 2014, is part of Iraq’s nationwide effort to revive delayed infrastructure projects and improve public health access. Equipped with a fully functional emergency department, ten operating theatres,…
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Iraq Opens Internal Security Forces Hospital in Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the Internal Security Forces Hospital in central Baghdad, a 126-bed facility equipped with modern medical technologies. The hospital, stalled since 2009, is part of Iraq’s broader effort to revive delayed infrastructure projects, with 2,582 projects inherited by the current government now under active completion. …
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Iraq Launches New Maysan Pharmaceutical Production Plant
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the construction of the Maysan Medical Solutions and Pharmaceuticals Plant, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. The plant, the second of its kind in Iraq, represents a key private sector initiative in Maysan Province. The…
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