The Minister of Health, Saleh Al-Hasnawi, confirmed Friday that the ministry adheres to the plan of the government program.

A statement by the ministry, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated, "The Minister of Health, Saleh Al-Hasnawi, chaired an expanded meeting during his visit to the medical unions, health professions, and pharmacists, in the presence of the heads and members of the unions in Baghdad."

 Al-Hasnawi explained that "the Ministry of Health is determined to develop and improve the health system in Iraq," adding that "they are the matters that have been studied and discussed and that need continuous follow-up in order to improve health services."