Health
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Japan Funds New Anaesthesia Device for Baghdad’s Al-Kadhimain Hospital
Japan has signed a grant agreement to provide advanced medical equipment to one of Baghdad’s leading hospitals, further strengthening healthcare services in Iraq. The grant contract, worth $65,493, was signed by Japan’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Akira Endo, and the Executive Director of the Iraqi Health Access Organization (IHAO), Ms.…
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Wasit Health Teams Target Clean and Safe Water
The Health Control Division of the First Kut Sector, under the Wasit Health Department, has continued its series of field visits aimed at monitoring the safety of drinking water across the region. As part of its routine inspection campaign, health teams visited several water facilities within the sector’s jurisdiction to…
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Karkh Health Launches Ashura Safety Campaign
In the midst of the Ashura pilgrimage, the Baghdad Karkh Health Directorate has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for visitors’ health and safety during peak religious tourism times. Led by the Associations Health Centre, part of the Primary Health Care Sector, the campaign prioritised simple but effective health…
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Anbar Opens New Operating Rooms at Ramadi Hospital
In a significant step towards improving surgical care in Iraq’s western provinces, the Anbar Health Department has inaugurated seven new operating rooms at Ramadi Teaching Hospital. The opening, which took place on the 3rd of July 2025, marks the second phase of the hospital’s rehabilitation project and falls under the…
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New Oncology Centre Opens in Sadr City
The Sadr City Oncology Center in Baghdad has officially opened, marking a major step forward in expanding access to specialised cancer treatment for residents of the area. Built on 1,250 square metres, the new facility is equipped with advanced medical equipments, including two linear accelerators capable of delivering radiotherapy to…
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Humanitarian Insights from Dr Mohammed Tahir at IQMC 2025
The Iraqi Medical Congress (IQMC), organised by TAQAT in collaboration with the Iraqi Embassy in London, marked a notable success, drawing a wide range of attendees despite current air travel restrictions. Among the highlights of the event was the much-anticipated open discussion with British-Iraqi surgeon Dr Mohammed Tahir, moderated by…
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Iraq Showcases Healthcare Growth at 2025 Medical Fair
In April of this year, Baghdad hosted the first Iraqi Medical Tourism Fair and Conference. Made possible by the support of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, and under the supervision of Dr Saleh Al-Hasnawi, the Iraqi Minister of Health. This event was a powerful statement of how far Iraq has…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Opens Al-Muhandis Rehab Complex
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the Martyr Al-Muhandis Rehabilitation Complex in Baghdad on Thursday evening. The newly established facility is designed to treat addiction through medical interventions, psychological rehabilitation, and social reintegration programmes. The government built complex spans 12 dunams and consists of seven specialised treatment and rehabilitation…
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National Doctor Day 2025, Celebrated Across Iraq
World Family Doctor Day was celebrated by the Ministry of Health, alongside the Public Health Department’s Health Centre and Family Division. Supported by Health Minister Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, the event paid heartfelt tribute to family doctors for the life-changing care they provide to Iraqi families every day. The ceremony…
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Diwaniyah Health Teams Vaccinate Vulnerable Children
The Al-Sudair Health Center, affiliated with the Al-Hamza Sector of the Diwaniyah Health Department, recently conducted a field campaign aimed at vaccinating children who had missed their routine vaccinations. The campaign took place in the Murshid area, where medical teams worked to identify and vaccinate children who had dropped out…
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