Basra: Basra Governor, Engineer Asaad Al-Eidani, has given the green light for the establishment of a specialized hospital focused on treating children with diabetes in the province.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the decision was announced following a request from Deputy Governor Maher Al-Amiri, who highlighted the urgent need for such a facility due to the increasing number of children diagnosed with diabetes in Basra. The Deputy Governor’s office emphasized that the initiative is a response to the pressing healthcare needs posed by the approximately 9,000 children suffering from diabetes in the region.

The Deputy Governor’s office clarified that the new hospital aims to provide specialized healthcare services tailored to the unique requirements of pediatric diabetes patients. This includes comprehensive medical, diagnostic, and treatment services, which are expected to significantly enhance the quality of care available to affected children and ease the burden on their families. The establishment of this hospital represents a pivotal step in addressing the province’s growing healthcare challenges related to childhood diabetes.