Five major hospitals in Baghdad are being renovated through Prime Minister Al-Zaydi's personal donation
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaydi donated approximately $35.6 million for the repair of five hospitals in Baghdad that lacked funding, and provided a $2 million grant for vital medicines.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaydi has donated approximately $35.6 million from his personal wealth to fund the renovation of five major hospitals in Baghdad that could not be repaired due to a lack of appropriations in the general budget. Al-Zaydi also provided a $2 million grant for the procurement of a vital medication.
Budget Shortfall and the Prime Minister's Donation
The Iraqi Ministry of Health announced a remarkable transfer of resources targeting public hospitals in the capital, Baghdad, which have long faced physical inadequacy and maintenance issues. Minister of Health Abdul-Hussein Al-Musawi stated that the modernization cost for the five main hospitals forming the backbone of the capital's healthcare system was determined to be 47 billion dinars, but there was no financing allocated for this item in the current general budget.
Five Hospitals Included in the Repairs
Stating that Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaydi stepped in to overcome the budget crisis, Minister Al-Musawi announced that the Prime Minister covered the entire 47 billion dinars from his own personal account. The hospitals where technical teams have begun building repair works include Baghdad Hospital within the Medical City Complex, Kadhimiya Hospital, Al-Kindi Hospital, Yarmouk Hospital, and Zaafaraniya Hospital.
Additional Resource for Vital Medicines
It was noted that Prime Minister Al-Zaydi's support in the healthcare field was not limited to repairs. Minister Al-Musawi stated that Al-Zaydi also provided a direct cash grant of $2 million to the ministry for the importation of a vital special medication that has experienced serious procurement difficulties due to the lack of a budget.
Free Surgery Commitment from the Private Sector
It was emphasized that the purpose of sharing this personal initiative with the public is to encourage wealthy circles and the private sector to support public services. The Minister of Health noted that the Private Hospitals Association has committed to performing 10 operations per month free of charge for low-income patients.