Health

Iraq Opens New Emergency Room at GSD Al Najaf Teaching Hospital

A GKSD-GSD delegation led by President Kamel Ghribi concluded the mission in Iraq during which the emergency room of the GSD Al Najaf Teaching Hospital was inaugurated. It is one of the two hospitals managed by the healthcare group in Iraq. The commitment made by Kamel Ghribi has borne fruit…

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Breast Cancer Screening for Female Finance Ministry Staff

As part of its commitment to promoting health awareness, the Ministry of Finance, under the patronage of Minister Taif Sami Mohammed, has launched an early breast cancer screening campaign for its female employees. Organised by the Minister’s Office – Women’s Affairs Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Health –…

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Bayer and Iraq Collaborate to Enhance Healthcare Services

Under the patronage and supervision of Minister of Health Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Iraq’s Ministry of Health has signed a cooperation agreement with Bayer Germany to advance the healthcare and awareness sector. The signing ceremony, held on February 5, 2025, was attended by German Ambassador Ms. Christiane Hohmann, alongside senior…

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Minister of Health Reviews Australian Hospital Project in Baqubah

In line with the government’s health sector priorities, including the completion, inauguration, and operation of healthcare projects, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Iraq’s Minister of Health, visited the Australian Hospital project with a 400-bed capacity south of Baqubah on Thursday, 6 February 2025. He was accompanied by Dr. Khamis Al-Saad, the…

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Anbar Patients to Access Advanced Cancer Treatment Locally

The Iraqi Ministry of Health has announced that the new linear accelerators designated for cancer treatment at the Anbar Oncology Centre will soon be operational. The announcement was made by the Director-General of Anbar Health, Dr. Khudair Khalaf Shalal, following his visit to the centre on Monday, 3 February 2025,…

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Prime Minister Al-Sudani Highlights Women’s Role in Healthcare

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a group of Iraqi female doctors, praising their contributions to the healthcare sector and reaffirming the government’s commitment to prioritising women’s role in society. The Prime Minister commended female medical professionals as essential to Iraq’s healthcare system and highlighted their pivotal role during…

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Expert Medical Team Excels in Herniated Disc Surgery

A medical team at the Neurological Hospital, part of the Baghdad Rusafa Health Department, has successfully operated on a 27-year-old patient suffering from debilitating back pain and numbness in the lower extremities. Dr. Samir Al-Dalfi, Director of the Neurological Hospital, stated that comprehensive medical examinations revealed the patient had multiple…

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New Dental Facility Serves 300K in Wasit

The Wasit Health Department has inaugurated a specialised dental centre in Al-Suwaira District, located north of Kut City. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Al-Hasnawi, Governor of Wasit, Dr. Muhammad Jamil Al-Mayah, and local government officials. This initiative aligns with the priorities of the…

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Final Preparations for Al-Shaab Hospital Opening

Iraq’s Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, conducted a field trial operation at Al-Shaab General Hospital to assess the functionality of its systems and readiness across all departments. Accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Health, Baghdad Governorate, and representatives of the implementing company, the Minister ensured that…

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Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital Inaugurated in Basra

Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, the Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital, boasting a capacity of 250 beds, was officially inaugurated in Basra on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. The opening ceremony was attended by the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Iraqi Minister of Health Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Basra Governor…

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