Iraqi PM inaugurates joint operation program for modern hospitals in Najaf

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the implementation of a joint operation and management program for modern hospitals at al-Najaf al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital.

This initiative, the first of its kind in Iraq, is in partnership with reputable international companies specializing in managing health institutions and hospitals. The program aims to reduce the need for Iraqi citizens to seek treatment abroad, potentially saving significant sums of money.

During his visit, al-Sudani reviewed the program's implementation and observed the treatment of patients at the hospital. The program is a partnership with the Italian company San Donato, known for its expertise in hospital management.

Al-Sudani toured the hospital to evaluate the level of services and the effectiveness of the new system.

He praised the Ministry of Health for its exceptional efforts, noting a qualitative improvement in supplies and equipment compared to previous years.

Al-Sudani emphasized that the joint management system will be expanded to six governorates: Najaf, Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Karbala, and Babylon.

This new approach aims to enhance the expertise of Iraqi medical, health, and technical staff and improve treatment services in various specialties.

Key Points from Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani’s Address:

- The government is committed to raising the level of health and medical services for citizens.
- A new approach involves joint management and operation with international companies to provide superior healthcare services.
- Rapid rehabilitation projects for hospitals in Baghdad and other governorates have begun and are ongoing.
- Efforts are underway to complete previously stalled hospital and health center projects through specialized committees.
- Plans include constructing 16 new hospitals, each with a 100-bed capacity, to be managed by qualified companies.
- Separate funds from the Ministry of Health's budget have been allocated for specialized treatment centers for kidney, cancer, and heart diseases.
- Al-Najaf Hospital is now a prominent treatment center, enhancing the holy city's reputation as a medical destination.
- The success of the participatory approach is crucial, especially with the implementation of the health insurance law.
- Appreciation was expressed to the Ministry of Health and the Najaf Health Department for their dedication to the program's success.

This initiative marks a significant step towards improving healthcare services in Iraq, providing citizens with better access to quality medical care.