Slemani Opens Dental Hospital for Children With Special Needs
At a Glance
- A new dental hospital, Faiq Haji Ali Hospital, has opened in Slemani, built by investor Saman Faiq Haji Ali and donated to the public health sector.
- The facility includes specialized dental care for children with autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.
- Its two floors house child-focused treatment facilities, specialist dental clinics, a laboratory and blood-testing services.
- KRG Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani praised the donation and highlighted the investor’s separate commitment to build 18 schools in Slemani Governorate.
A privately funded dental hospital specializing in treatment for children with special healthcare needs has opened in Slemani and been handed over, fully equipped, to the city’s public health sector. The facility was built by investor Saman Faiq Haji Ali and is intended to expand access to specialized dental treatment for children and ease the burden on their families.
Key Statements and Focus Areas
Specialized Dental Care for Children
Dr. Dashti Ahmed, director of Faiq Haji Ali Hospital, told Channel8 that the facility was built by investor Saman Faiq Haji Ali and donated to the public health sector.
- The hospital has two floors, with the first dedicated entirely to children, particularly those with special healthcare needs.
- It is designed to treat children with autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.
- Dental procedures for children who require additional support can be carried out in a dedicated room using anesthesia or sedative gas, according to the hospital director.
- The second floor houses specialist clinics for dental implants, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, alongside laboratory and blood-testing services.
Qubad Talabani Praises the Donation
KRG Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani thanked Saman Haji Faiq for building the hospital and donating it to the public sector.
Talabani also praised the investor’s decision to build 18 schools in Slemani Governorate and hand them over to the public sector.
“The care and concern shown by Mr. Saman and other investors and businesspeople for developing and advancing our country deserve respect and appreciation, and we are proud of them.”
— Qubad Talabani, KRG Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister
Main Story
A new dental hospital specializing in care for children with special healthcare needs has opened in Slemani, following its construction and donation to the public health sector by investor Saman Faiq Haji Ali.
Dr. Dashti Ahmed, the hospital’s director, told Channel8 that Faiq Haji Ali Hospital was established to provide specialized dental services, particularly for children who may face additional challenges accessing treatment.
The two-storey facility has dedicated child-focused services on its first floor, including treatment for children with autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. According to Ahmed, a specially equipped room allows dental procedures to be performed using anesthesia or sedative gas when required.
The hospital’s second floor contains specialist clinics offering dental implants, orthodontic treatment and cosmetic dentistry. The facility also includes laboratory and blood-testing services.
Ahmed said the hospital is expected to help reduce the burden on families who have faced difficulties obtaining appropriate dental care for their children.
Following the opening, KRG Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani expressed his appreciation to Saman Haji Faiq for funding the project and transferring it to the public sector. Talabani also highlighted the investor’s plan to build and donate 18 schools in Slemani Governorate, praising private-sector contributions to public services.
FYI
The hospital represents an example of private investment being directed toward public healthcare infrastructure. By transferring the facility to the public sector, the project is intended to expand access to specialized dental services without leaving the entire responsibility for establishing the infrastructure to government institutions.
Its focus on children with additional healthcare needs is particularly significant because dental treatment for some children with developmental or neurological conditions may require adapted clinical environments, specialized staff and carefully assessed sedation or anesthesia. The hospital’s long-term impact will depend on its staffing, clinical standards, operating resources and the accessibility of its services to families.
The donation, alongside the announced school-building commitment, also highlights the role private investors can play in supporting public services in Slemani. The key measure of success will be whether these facilities remain adequately equipped and deliver accessible, sustained care and education.
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