The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with the Ministry of Health of Iraq to enhance infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in public hospitals. This collaboration is part of the WHO strategy to curb further transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious agents inside hospitals. 

The Japan International Cooperation Agency supported WHO in providing essential medical supplies and equipment to enhance the IPC measures in hospitals and conduct training workshops focusing on IPC practices and oxygen safety. 

The project, valued at approximately US$ 700 000, is necessary to increase hospital capacity to boost IPC and provide quality health care services and specialized interventions, including anaesthetic and intensive care services.