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In a coordinated effort with the Ministry of Health, Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has launched a pioneering initiative to equip health centres with solar power systems, marking a step toward expanding investment in critical public service sectors and accelerating the country's shift to renewable energy.
The initiative was announced on Wednesday, 18th June, during a high-level coordination meeting held at the Ministry of Health. The session was attended by Minister of Health Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkia [Makiyya], and senior officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Dr. Makkia said the programme reflects government directives to open new investment pathways in key sectors affecting citizens' daily lives. He stressed the importance of creating innovative public-private investment models in healthcare, particularly those that enhance sustainability by incorporating clean energy and supporting Iraq's sustainable development goals.
Minister Al-Hasnawi welcomed the initiative as a "qualitative leap" in adopting clean energy in health institutions, adding that it would improve service reliability. The Ministry pledged full support for this type of transformative project.
The NIC presented a comprehensive technical briefing outlining the project's scope, which begins with the installation of solar systems in select health centres in Baghdad. The pilot phase aims to evaluate technical, financial, and operational aspects before rolling out nationwide.
The initiative targets improved healthcare service efficiency and reduced dependence on unreliable grid electricity and diesel generators, especially in areas with unstable power supply. It forms part of a broader national plan to promote investment in renewable energy, public services, and smart infrastructure.
(Source: NIC)
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