Iraqi Ministry of Health and French Company Sanofi Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement Under the ” Imcan ” Program to Strengthen the Healthcare Sector in Iraq

• Strategic Collaboration the Iraqi Ministry of Health and Sanofi : The ” Imcan ” program aims to enhance healthcare capabilities and public health awareness. This collaboration represents an innovative public-private partnership to modernize the Iraqi healthcare system and provide sustainable and advanced solutions.

• Empowering Healthcare Professionals and Enhancing Services: This collaboration focuses on implementing specialized training programs for medical professionals, optimizing regulatory processes, fostering innovation and ensuring high-quality medical treatments.

Baghdad, February 2, 2025: The Iraqi Ministry of Health has signed a cooperation agreement with Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company, to strengthen capabilities in healthcare and public health awareness under the “Imcan” program. This agreement sets a pioneering model for public-private partnership, reflecting Iraq’s commitment to developing its healthcare system in line with the highest international standards.

The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al – Hasnawi, Minister of Health, H.E. Patrick Durel, Ambassador of France to Iraq, Dr. Rami Nassar, Head of Pharma for the Levant and Country Lead of Sanofi in Jordan, and Mr. Marwan Sharif, Head of Vaccines for the Levant at Sanofi, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Health and media representatives. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the ministry’s strategy to advance the healthcare sector by leveraging global expertise and strategic partnerships with leading healthcare companies.

H.E. Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi

Minister of Health of Iraq

H.E. emphasized that this agreement aligns with the ministry’s vision to strengthen Iraq’s healthcare system and ensure top-tier medical services for citizens, stating: “This Collaboration with globally leading companies like Sanofi is a crucial step towards achieving a transformative shift in the healthcare sector, combining international expertise with local needs to deliver integrated and sustainable solutions.”

H.E. Patrick Durel

Ambassador of France in Iraq

“France is highly committed to supporting the development of a modern health sector initiated by the Iraqi government. The collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the French global group Sanofi will contribute to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and to delivering high-quality services to the people of Iraq.

Dr. Rami Nassar

Head of Pharma for the levant and Country Lead of Sanofi in Jordan

“This collaboration under the ‘Imcan’ program reaffirms our shared commitment with the Iraqi Ministry of Health to advancing healthcare services for the people of Iraq. Together, we are investing in capacity building of doctors and nurses, ensuring access to advanced healthcare technologies, and modernizing the healthcare system in alignment with international standards. This partnership underscores our dedication to delivering the best global and regional expertise to enhance Iraq’s healthcare sector.”

Mr. Marwan Sharif

Head of Vaccines for the Levant at Sanofi

“Sanofi prioritizes ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of high-quality vaccines, supporting the expansion of the national immunization program, and training Iraqi healthcare professionals on the latest advancements. We firmly believe that the ‘Imcan’ program will contribute to developing a robust healthcare system built on operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation.”

About the “Imcan” Program:

Developed in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Health, the “Imcan” program aims to empower healthcare professionals, enhance operational efficiency, and foster innovation in medical services through key initiatives, including:

• Capacity building for doctors and nurses through advanced educational and training programs.

• Optimizing regulatory processes to strengthen healthcare systems in line with global best practices.

• Enhancing health needs assessment and supply chain efficiency by optimizing evaluation mechanisms to meet the healthcare sector’s demands.

• Strengthening pharmacovigilance (PV) processes to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality in medication use.

Future Prospects for Cooperation

This agreement lays the foundation for a series of joint initiatives and increased investment in the healthcare sector. Through the collaboration between the Iraqi Ministry of Health and Sanofi, Iraq will accelerate healthcare transformation, adopt advanced medical technologies and enhance service efficiency to meet the highest global standards.

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

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