Iraqi Prime Minister: We have achieved a qualitative leap by registering 2,000 types of medicines
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani inaugurated the cancer drug manufacturing plant, costing $45 million, at the Modern Pharmaceutical Industries Company, one of the private sector’s projects. He also launched the executive works for the project to produce viral vaccines for hepatitis, influenza, and the triple vaccine (mumps, polio, and rubella), at a cost of $70 million.
Al-Sudani congratulated the opening of this plant, which is distinguished by high specifications and modern equipment from top global manufacturers, making it one of the most advanced factories in the Middle East. He pointed to its role in strengthening pharmaceutical security.
He confirmed that his second visit to this site represents a message of support for the path of localizing pharmaceutical manufacturing, which the government initiated upon its formation three years ago. He stressed the government's support for medicine producers and the private sector, describing them as true partners in achieving self-sufficiency in pharmaceuticals.
The newly inaugurated cancer drug plant will provide essential treatments for cancer patients inside Iraq. In its first phase, it will produce oral cancer treatments (tablets and capsules) for patients with gastrointestinal, lung, urinary tract, blood, and gland cancers.
The second phase will include the establishment of the injectable cancer drug manufacturing facility, planned to be completed before the end of 2026. Additionally, eight essential cancer medications have been registered, and agreements have been made on two additional substances with reputable international companies to begin local production in accordance with officially approved stages with the Ministry of Health.
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Minister of Interior chairs the fifth meeting of the Digital Transformation Committee for the ministry’s departments for the year 2026
Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari chaired the fifth regular meeting of the Higher Committee concerned with implementing digital transformation across the ministry’s departments for the year 2026, in the presence of senior staff and relevant stakeholders. The meeting witnessed an in-depth discussion of the topics listed on the agenda, as well as a review of progress rates in the automation of service and security departments. The Minister emphasized the need to accelerate efforts to achieve the strategic goals of comprehensive digital transformation, contributing to the elimination of bureaucracy and the simplification of procedures for citizens. A number of modern technological projects that the ministry aims to introduce into its operational and administrative systems were also reviewed, with the goal of enhancing transparency and improving the efficiency of security and service performance, in line with the technological advancements taking place in Iraq in 2026.
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The Iraqi Council of Ministers: Grants players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports.
In recognition of the historic achievement accomplished by the national team by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, the Council of Ministers has decided to honor the national team players, as well as the coaching and administrative staff, and to adopt a package of measures to be submitted for approval at the next Cabinet session. These measures include: 1. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff specially designed housing units that reflect this football achievement, in Al-Rafail Complex near Baghdad International Airport. Procedures will begin tomorrow. 2. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports. 3. Issuing a postage stamp to commemorate this achievement in the national memory. 4. Establishing a national mural (panorama) or memorial monument to commemorate the team’s qualification on Abu Nawas Corniche, including the names of the players and the date of the achievement. 5. Naming a main street in the capital, Baghdad, as well as in all provinces, “Lions of Mesopotamia Street.” 6. Establishing a museum or a special pavilion for this achievement at the headquarters of the Iraqi Football Association and the Sports City, with a section in the Government Palace Museum, documenting the players’ names, jerseys, and qualification photos. 7. Naming this year’s graduation cycles in all public and private universities and colleges as the “Lions of Mesopotamia دورة (Class).” 8. Producing a special national song, with the participation of a group of artists, with a title that reflects the achievement.
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Adnan Dirjal to Al-Sudani: You have been the biggest supporter since you took office until now
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, expressed his thanks and appreciation—describing him as the biggest supporter of the national team—to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani during the latter’s reception of the Iraqi national team, congratulating them on this achievement and their great efforts. The national team, after a long struggle, was able to bring joy to all segments of the Iraqi people.
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Adnan Dirjal to Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari: You are one of the makers of this success
On the occasion of our national team’s victory, the President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, addressing him: “You are one of the makers of this success.”
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