AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOversight Under Fire: Iraq’s Federal Board of Supreme Audit offices are facing scrutiny after claims they failed to catch or report financial and administrative violations, with parliament urged to review performance and pursue legal action over alleged concealment. Food Safety & Nutrition: Iraq’s food waste is estimated at 143 kg per person annually, driving economic losses and worsening hunger and malnutrition; officials are launching a national plan to cut waste, strengthen enforcement, and penalize major organic waste sources including hospitals and restaurants. Health System Funding: Iraq’s Kurdistan region secured $20M+ for the Hiwa Cancer Hospital in 2025, highlighting continued investment in oncology care. Public Health & Community Resilience: A women-led community garden model is helping reduce health inequality by making gardening and healthy food access more culturally welcoming. Security & Care Access: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi is urging Christians to return after a mass exodus, promising investment in health and education, while critics say security and rule of law issues remain the real barrier. ISIS-Linked Medical Risk: Reports say an Australian doctor dubbed “Dr Jihad” is alive in an Iraqi prison and seeking repatriation, raising concerns about how health professionals can be exploited by extremist groups.
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