The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has commenced fieldwork for the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS).

The standardized survey, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, collects data on adolescent health and well-being to provide a foundation for evidence-based policy development and targeted interventions. The survey will be conducted in selected schools across Iraq’s governorates, with trained data collectors engaging students in a structured and confidential manner.

Highlighting the commitment of stakeholders to ensuring the successful execution of GSHS, technical officers from WHO, UNICEF, MoH and the Baghdad Al-Karkh Health and Education Directorates carried out a field visit to oversee the initial phase of GSHS implementation.