Baghdad’s healthcare system in dire condition
Currently, Iraq has a total of 450 hospitals, including 250 public facilities and 164 private hospitals. While the country’s health sector faces hurdles such as hospital shortages and an aging medical infrastructure.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – According to Numbeo’s latest findings, Baghdad’s healthcare system faces challenges compared to other major cities worldwide, presenting an opportunity for renewed investment and modernization.
Recognizing these challenges, Iraqi authorities and health experts are emphasizing the urgent need for transformation. The Iraqi parliament’s health committee has highlighted plans to improve the system by increasing funding and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. Officials believe that modernizing the healthcare infrastructure—some of which dates back to the 1980s—will enhance medical services for all Iraqis.
Currently, Iraq has a total of 450 hospitals, including 250 public facilities and 164 private hospitals. While the country’s health sector faces hurdles such as hospital shortages and an aging medical infrastructure, these challenges also provide an opportunity for policymakers and investors to introduce reforms that will enhance healthcare access and quality.
Meanwhile, neighboring countries such as Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain are leading the way in Arab healthcare services, providing a potential model for Iraq to follow. With an increased focus on healthcare development and investment, Iraq aims to improve its ranking and ensure better medical services for its citizens in the coming years.
