AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPharmacy Jobs Crisis in Kurdistan: Pharmacists in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region (KRI) are urging Baghdad and Erbil to end a decade-plus hiring freeze for pharmacy graduates, saying the delays are leaving thousands without permanent work and weakening health services. Air Access for Care and Pilgrims: Iraq’s Najaf International Airport has resumed direct flights from Tehran after a US sanctions waiver, with Iraqi officials saying the return supports pilgrims and travelers—especially those going for medical treatment—while an agreement allows up to 40 daily Iranian flights to Najaf (excluding Mahan Air). School Strain in Baghdad: In Sabaa Qusour, over 10,000 students face worsening conditions, with no secondary schools and many classes in prefabricated buildings and multiple shifts, raising concerns about relocations and potential health risks from unstable school structures. Agriculture Health Threat: Iraq’s red palm weevil is spreading across multiple provinces, including Najaf, prompting orchard surveys, pheromone traps, and treatment efforts to protect date palms that support local livelihoods and nutrition.
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