Mosul Health Infrastructure: A nine-story specialist burns hospital is under construction in Mosul, planned with isolation and anti-contamination safeguards; it will be built on a 5,000-square-meter site near Al-Batoul Maternity Hospital and the Radiology Institute, funded by local donations with support from the Nineveh Health Directorate and provincial council. Air Access for Care and Pilgrimage: Iraq is moving to restore Iran flights after U.S. sanctions disrupted services; Iraqi Airways is preparing to resume Iran routes in October via Najaf after securing a special exemption, with a limited one-month waiver reportedly aimed at Shia pilgrims and also covering travel for medical treatment and education. Sanctions Pressure on Travel: Reporting highlights how U.S. aviation sanctions have cut Iran’s international flights roughly in half and pushed travelers toward longer, costlier routes through hubs like Istanbul, while foreign ground-service providers pull back to avoid penalties. Regional Health-Related Disruption Risk: Najaf airport briefly suspended Iran flights, prompting protests and government efforts to negotiate exemptions so civilian travel can continue without violating sanctions. Safety and Medical Response: Separately, a U.S. Navy “mishap” injured four sailors during aircraft recovery operations aboard USS Eisenhower, underscoring ongoing medical readiness needs during transport and emergency operations.