The Ministry of Health is a central governmentministry of Iraq tasked to provide health and medical services to every Iraqi citizen in normal times as well as times of emergency.
Since 14 May 2026 the minister of health is Abdul-Hussein al-Mousawi.
The Ministry's mission is to respond to the needs of the public regarding healthcare services by developing organisational structures that facilitate sustainability and decentralisation. Additionally, the Ministry delivers and develops policies, strategies, regulations, laws and frameworks in order to improve and reform the healthcare system. Furthermore, the Ministry works to establish a healthy working environment that encourages continuous professional development. Finally, the Ministry seeks to improve scientific research output for the purpose of promoting the healthcare services in Iraq.[1]
