Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has officially launched the construction of the Integrated Medical City in Dhi Qar, a major healthcare initiative in southern Iraq. The project, described as the first of its kind in the country, includes 13 medical and health facilities—among them, seven hospitals with a combined capacity of 700 beds, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Al-Sudani emphasized that this comprehensive healthcare complex aims to provide citizens with full medical services domestically, reducing the need for Iraqis to seek treatment abroad.
Last month, Iraqi authorities signed an agreement with the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to carry out the project in Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi Qar. The deal is valued at approximately 490 billion Iraqi dinars (about USD 374 million).
The Prime Minister commended the efforts of the Ministry of Health, the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund, and other supporting institutions for making the agreement possible. He also highlighted the resilience and sacrifices of the people of Dhi Qar, noting that they deserve a transformative project of this scale—one that will not only improve health services but also offer economic benefits to the region.
Al-Sudani reaffirmed that healthcare remains a top government priority and stressed the need to continue advancing medical programs as part of broader structural reforms.
Earlier in March, the government launched the construction of five new hospitals across various provinces, each with a 100-bed capacity, as part of a national plan to build 16 hospitals.
In a related development, Al-Sudani reiterated the government’s commitment to healthcare reform during the inauguration of the Iraqi-Korean Specialized Hospital in Baghdad last November, underscoring the importance of partnering with reputable international firms to enhance Iraq’s medical infrastructure.
Source: iraqinews.com
