Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Thursday that he had instructed the Minister of Health and the Governor of Baghdad to establish a partnership with the private sector in managing al-Fadhiliya General Hospital.
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a press release, which was reviewed by Iraq Times Agency, that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated al-Fadhiliya General Hospital, a 246-bed facility offering both general and specialized services. This hospital is one of the projects that had been stalled since 2014."
In his address at the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized "the continued commitment to improving the quality of services provided to our people everywhere. This commitment has resulted today in a new achievement and a long-awaited medical facility, the completion of which has been anticipated for over 11 years."
He explained that "the government has addressed the issues related to stalled projects and implemented the necessary solutions to resume their execution." He also noted the formation of a committee, established by Diwani Order No. 45, to address the reasons for the delays in completing hospital projects over the years. He further stated that "the stagnation of these projects for more than 10 years reveals the extent of the dysfunction, poor planning and management, and corruption that had been rampant in state institutions."
He continued, “The opening of Al-Fadhiliya General Hospital is an achievement realized through diligent follow-up, decisive action, and the dedication and commitment of the staff and technicians. The hospital has been equipped with the latest medical equipment and built to a high standard according to advanced technical specifications.” He pointed out that “the hospital will provide services to hundreds of thousands of Baghdad residents, especially those in the eastern districts of the capital,” adding that “the lack of public trust in previous administrations stemmed from their inability to deliver services.”
He stated that “our government has taken on the responsibility of completing projects that had been stalled for 15 years in Baghdad and the provinces,” adding that “the work we began with the dedication of sincere individuals will continue in all sectors.”
He explained that “our government has given special importance to the health sector, and we have completed approximately eight hospitals in Baghdad. We have adopted a joint management and operation model between health institutions and relevant departments to improve the medical services provided to citizens. We have also adopted decentralization in medical services and their geographical distribution.” He indicated that “we will soon open 16 hospitals with a capacity of 100 beds each in districts and sub-districts across various provinces.” He stated, “We have succeeded in implementing the health insurance system, which includes more than 2.3 million citizens, and we are working to expand its application,” directing “the Minister of Health and the Governor of Baghdad to establish a partnership with the private sector in managing Al-Fadhiliya General Hospital.”
Prime Minister: We have directed that the private sector be involved in the management of Al-Fadhiliya Hospital
