Iraq's Planning and Health ministries have initiated discussions to establish 16 hospitals across 16 districts under an existing oil-for-projects agreement signed with China four years ago.

Planning ministry spokesperson Abdul-Zahra Al-Hindawi told Zawya Projects that discussions revolved around designs, schedules, and costs for establishing the 16 hospitals with a capacity of 139 beds each.

Two of the 16 hospitals will be in the capital Baghdad. 

Al-Hindawi said the projects will enhance the quality and delivery of healthcare services to residents in the designated provinces.

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(Writing by Majda Muhsen; Editing by Anoop Menon)

(anoop.menon@lseg.com)

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