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Dust-Storm Health Emergency: Iraq’s Ministry of Health says a severe sand and dust storm has triggered 837 suffocation/breathing-difficulty cases across provinces, with hospitals in Baghdad and elsewhere on full alert and no deaths reported so far. Local Response & Preparedness: Authorities say patients received treatment and were discharged after conditions improved, as respiratory supplies and oxygen readiness were emphasized. Disease Watch: In Nineveh, health officials reported Iraq’s first Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) case of 2026, bringing the year’s total to 15 cases nationwide since the start of 2026. Regional Health Policy: WHO says Iraq is among countries rolling out integrated care guidelines for older people, part of a shift toward people-centered healthcare. Infrastructure & Services: Najaf’s governor says about 450 investment opportunities were presented in Erbil, spanning housing, healthcare, medical services, electricity, trade, education, and transport.

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May 13, 2026

Kent Imaging taps Roots Pharmaceutical to distribute SnapshotNIR in GCC and Iraq

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May 12, 2026

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May 19, 2026

837 Iraqis Hospitalized After Suffocation from Severe Dust Storm

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May 18, 2026

Wisconsin caregivers explore military mental health and culture

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Whole Health services improve outcomes for Veterans

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May 13, 2026

Kent Imaging and Roots Pharmaceutical Announce Distribution Agreement to Bring SnapshotNIR to the GCC and Iraq

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May 11, 2026

ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq

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