02/09/2026

Erbil Private Hospital Closed After 21-Year-Old Dies During Unauthorized Surgery

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of the facility following investigations into severe regulatory violations.

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Measles Outbreak Hits 35-Year High in U.S.

The United States is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, fueled by rising vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

25/07/2026
Health teams in Congo are busy spraying disinfectants to prevent the further spread of the Ebola virus

Congo's Ebola Death Toll Nears 1,000 as Outbreak Spreads Beyond Health Officials' Control

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with health officials warning that the crisis is spreading faster than response teams can contain. Ongoing insecurity, community resistance, and strikes by health workers continue to hamper efforts to control the disease.

22/07/2026
Women's Union of Kurdistan (WUK) Director Lava Hikmat signed the MoU with Sulaymaniyah Health’s Director General Dr. Sabah Hawrami on July 15, 2026

Women's Union of Kurdistan and Sulaymaniyah Health Partner to Renovate Maternity Teaching Hospital 

WUK Director Lava Hikmat signed the MoU with Sulaymaniah Health’s Director General Dr. Sabah Hawrami on Wednesday.

15/07/2026
Dr. Yad Naqshbandi, Director of Hiwa Hospital, during a press conference

Hiwa Hospital Performs Iraq's First Complex Bone Marrow Transplant, Director Says

Hiwa Hospital has successfully performed what its director described as Iraq's first complex bone marrow transplant, marking a significant milestone for the country's healthcare sector.

12/07/2026
Flammable gases burning from gas flares at the Havana oil field, west of Kirkuk. Photo: AFP

Global Gas Flaring Surges: UN Warns of Massive Health and Financial Costs with Russia, Iran, and Iraq Leading Emissions

While the world strives to reduce greenhouse gases, a new United Nations report warns of a surge in oil field gas flaring, which has resulted in catastrophic health and financial consequences.

09/07/2026
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Unsafe Food Continues to Threaten Global Health, WHO Warns

Access to safe and nutritious food is essential for good health, yet contaminated food remains a major cause of illness worldwide.

05/06/2026