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.
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.