Najaf Flight Access for Care and Pilgrims: Iraq says it has secured a US sanctions waiver to let Iranian airlines resume flights to Najaf International Airport, with up to 40 flights a day (excluding Mahan Air). Officials say the move is meant to restore travel for medical treatment, religious visits, and tourism, after Iranian services were suspended. Anti-Corruption in Health Services: Iraq’s Integrity Commission says it extradited a former Wasit Health Directorate employee from Lebanon after a conviction tied to nearly $3m in embezzlement, with a life sentence and orders to repay stolen funds. Counter-ISIS Funding With Health Support: The US and Italy co-chaired coalition talks in Rome, pledging over $75m for counterterrorism in Iraq and Syria, including detention capacity and health and sanitation services. Tech for Healthcare and Verification: Iraq’s ITEX showcased AI startups, including tools aimed at detecting manipulated media and deepfakes—relevant for protecting health information and trust. Food Waste to Healthier Outputs: A new review highlights fermentation as a practical way to turn food waste into shelf-stable foods, probiotic products, and other health-related outputs. Kurdistan Migration ID Work: KRG teams are using DNA testing to identify whether bodies of migrants recovered from Libya include Kurdish people, with results expected soon.