AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiabetes Care Funding: Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ordered the Finance Ministry to fund medicines, medical devices, and supplies for children with diabetes, stressing continued access to treatment so families can keep up education and daily activities. Customs Clarity for Health Products: Iraq’s General Customs Authority reiterated that it alone sets HS codes and customs duties: certified medicines face a 0.5% duty, while vitamins and dietary supplements are taxed at 5% or 10% depending on classification—health ministry approvals don’t automatically determine border tax status. Healthcare Access & Workforce Pressure: A report highlights how about 200,000 Iraqis graduate yearly expecting stable work, but job growth lags, pushing many into unrelated jobs or seeking work abroad—an issue that can strain health and wellbeing as economic pressure rises. Security Alert for Iraq-Based Americans: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad warned Americans of possible escalation and travel disruptions tied to Middle East tensions, advising vigilance and avoiding demonstrations. Reconstruction in Sinjar: More than 30,000 displaced people have returned to Sinjar and nearby areas as Iraq and UN partners push to restore water, electricity, healthcare, and education, while many families still remain in camps.
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