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Iraqi News
10-04-2025
- Health
- Iraqi News
PM Al-Sudani reaffirms commitment to deliver health services across Iraq
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched on Thursday, via video conference, the construction work for three hospital projects, as part of the government's efforts to develop the healthcare sector and improve medical and treatment services. 'The Prime Minister launched the construction of a 150-bed specialized hospital for pediatric cancer treatment and bone marrow transplantation at Medical City in Baghdad,' stated the Media Office of the Prime Minister in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA."The facility will include surgical operation theaters, radiology and MRI units, and a specialized outpatient clinic." The statement further stated that 'PM also launched the construction of two 100-bed hospitals in Al-Haydariya District in Najaf Governorate and Al-Majar Al-Kabir District in Maysan Governorate. These hospitals will include departments for surgery, intensive care, maternity, emergency, internal medicine, and other essential services, contributing to the improvement of healthcare delivery in both areas'. The statement also affirmed 'The Prime Minister stated that the specialized children's oncology hospital is among the most significant projects, expected to meet 40–50% of the pediatric cancer treatment demand. It will provide modern treatments using the latest medical technologies and was designed to be child- and family-friendly. He praised the contributions of business leaders and physicians to the project, calling it a humanitarian gesture and a reflection of social solidarity.' Prime Minister Al-Sudani confirmed that the hospitals in Al-Haydariya and Al-Majar Al-Kabir are part of the Iraq-China agreement, which includes the construction of 16 hospitals with a 100-bed capacity in various districts. The statement noted that 'PM Al-Sudani commend the contributions of health ministry staff and local governments in Najaf and Maysan,' highlighting that 'The government is prioritizing the construction of small and medium-sized hospitals in districts and sub-districts to deliver healthcare services nationwide and reduce workload on city hospitals'. 'This strategy addresses past planning deficiencies that focused on 500-bed hospitals, many of which were stalled,' the statement added. Prime minster Al-Sudani also stated that 'qualified companies were selected for construction based on multiple criteria to ensure accuracy, speed, and quality,' emphasizing 'the need for local governments to support the contractors to complete the projects on time'. 'The government continues to prioritize the health sector and improve service delivery and infrastructure,' PM affirmed. The statement further stated' Many hospitals have suffered from a lack of maintenance and upgrades over the years; the government is committed to completing delayed health projects,' affirming 'These efforts align with the implementation of the Health Insurance Law and the localization of pharmaceutical manufacturing as part of an integrated strategy'.
Iraqi News
07-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
1,000-school project finished under the Iraq-China agreement
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, announced on Saturday that 1,000 schools had been built as part of the framework agreement with the Chinese government. Al-Sudani's remarks took place during the opening of 210 new schools in different Iraqi provinces, marking the completion of a 1,000-school initiative under the Iraq-China agreement, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Al-Sudani opened 790 new schools in late November as part of a framework deal with the Chinese government to construct 1,000 schools throughout several Iraqi provinces. In December 2021, a framework agreement was reached by the Chinese and Iraqi governments to construct the school project. Senior representatives from Sino Tech and Power China represented China. One of the major projects that will address the problem of overcrowding and triple shifts in many Iraqi schools is the development of the schools. Several schools made arrangements for pupils from nearby schools due to the devastation caused by years of violence and instability, according to the World Bank. As a result, many students work double or triple shifts, which may have an effect on their academic performance because they have limited time for learning—sometimes as little as four hours a day. The Iraqi prime minister confirmed earlier that Iraq needs between 8,000 and 10,000 more schools to accommodate the country's expanding educational needs.
Iraqi News
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sudani affirms Continued School Construction Campaign Across All Provinces Following Completion of the 1,000-School Project
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Saturday the continuation of the school construction project under the Iraq Development Fund, noting that it will include 600 new schools. The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA),'Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated today, Saturday, via video conference, 210 model schools across various Iraqi provinces. These schools were implemented as part of the Iraq-China agreement, marking the full completion of the 1,000-school project throughout Iraq.' The statement added,' The Prime Minister commended the efforts of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, its National Projects Department, and the Ministry of Education for completing the project and finalizing the handover procedures. he noted that the project was implemented across three successive governments and has now been completed in full, without delay or interruption, over a span of two years. He emphasized that this milestone should serve as a fundamental pillar for revitalizing the education system, which he described as the foundation for sustainable development.' Al-Sudani stated,' that these schools will help resolve issues related to overcrowding and triple shifts, providing a new, suitable learning environment. The schools were constructed with modern designs that meet all educational needs he added that the government has given great attention to the education sector by activating stalled projects, particularly Project No. 1 and others, culminating in the completion of the 1,000-school initiative, Prime Minister praised the exemplary cooperation between the private sector and public institutions, which contributed to the successful delivery of the project.' Prime Minister Al-Sudani reaffirmed,' the government's continued school-building campaign under a new vision, which will be executed through the Iraq Development Fund, starting with the implementation of 600 additional schools he noted that with land preparation in the provinces underway, the government's efforts will soon meet all current educational infrastructure needs.' The distribution of the 1,000 schools across Iraq is as follows: Baghdad: 144, Maysan: 52, Nineveh: 92, Dhi Qar: 106, Anbar: 51, Salah al-Din: 78, Diwaniyah: 61, Najaf: 40, Babil: 45, Kirkuk: 44, Diyala: 56, Karbala: 44, Wasit: 48, Muthanna: 53, Basra: 86.
Iraqi News
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
PM announces completing of the 1,000 Schools Project Under the Iraq-China Agreement
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani inaugurated today, Saturday, via video conference, 210 model schools across various Iraqi provinces, and announced the full completion of the 1,000-schools project implemented under the Iraq-China agreement. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Media Office received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), 'Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani inaugurated, via video conference, 210 model schools in different provinces of Iraq as part of the Iraq-China agreement.'
Iraq Business
13-03-2025
- Health
- Iraq Business
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: Basra - Al-Imam Al-Sadiq District Diyala - Al-Muqdadiya District Anbar - Al-Khalidiya District Nineveh - Tel Kaif Salah Al-Din - Baiji District Babel - Al-Hindiya Dam Karbala - Al-Jadwal Al-Gharbi Muthanna - Al-Khidhir District Najaf - Al-Haydariya District Dhi Qar - Souq Al-Shuyukh Maysan - Al-Majr Al-Kabir Kirkuk - Al-Abbasi District Wasit - Al-Aziziyah District Diwaniya - Al-Bdeir Baghdad (Rusafa) - Al-Zaafaraniya Baghdad (Karkh) - Al-Shoala Al-Badr stated that the hospitals are planned for completion within three years and will be built to the latest international standards. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access in underserved districts, reduce pressure on major hospitals, and enhance both service quality and capacity. (Source: Ministry of Health) Tags: Baghdad, Basra News, cg, China, featured, healthcare, hospitals
