Baghdad’s first general hospital in nearly 40 years, Al-Shaab General Hospital, was been inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani.
The 246-bed facility, a long-stalled project now completed under a joint management model, is equipped with modern infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and comprehensive healthcare services.
During the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister toured the facility alongside the Minister of Health, parliamentarians, and the Governor of Baghdad. He tasked the Turkish management company with ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery, measuring success by citizen satisfaction.
Highlighting the government’s progress in addressing delayed projects, Al-Sudani noted that over 50% of suspended initiatives nationwide have now been completed. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to reducing dependence on overseas medical treatment by improving Iraq’s healthcare infrastructure in partnership with private-sector expertise.
Spanning 16 dunams, Al-Shaab Hospital features outpatient clinics, surgical units, laboratories, and residential quarters for staff, alongside patient-centric amenities such as landscaped gardens and visitor facilities.
Iraq Business News understands that the new facility was designed by Spanish architects Rafael de la Hoz, and built by Baghdad’s Rayat al Alamain.
