Baghdad: Today's newspapers highlight the Iraqi Cabinet's decision to curtail the powers of ministerial councils and Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zidi's emphasis on consolidating stability and sustainable civil peace. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Cabinet, during its regular session chaired by Prime Minister Al-Zidi, decided to limit the powers of all ministerial councils to submitting recommendations to the Cabinet without making any decisions. This decision aims to streamline government operations.
The Prime Minister's Media Office released a statement detailing the Cabinet's discussions on the general situation in the country and important files related to the government's reform agenda. The Council voted against granting an investment license for the Bisan residential investment project in Nineveh Governorate, while considering transferring land ownership to the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, the Council approved the rotation of several directors of health departments in the governorates and authorized the Prime Minister to make changes to directors general in all government institutions.
In another significant move, the Prime Minister affirmed the government's commitment to consolidating stability and ensuring security and sustainable civil peace. He highlighted the importance of Iraq's national, religious, and cultural diversity, emphasizing that Christians are an active component and essential partners in building the state. The government is ready to support the return of Christian families, including their inclusion in the million-plot residential land project, and encourages Christian businessmen and investors abroad to return and contribute to the reconstruction process.
Meanwhile, a legal expert cited by the National Iraqi News Agency stressed the urgent need for independent legislation to regulate the mechanisms for recovering public funds in corruption cases. The current complex legal system has led to inconsistencies, and a unified legal framework is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Al-Zidi inaugurated the Al-Rahman Center for MRI and CT Scans at Ibn Al-Bitar Hospital, a first-of-its-kind facility in Iraq featuring a state-of-the-art diagnostic system. The center, reflecting the government's commitment to transforming the healthcare sector, will offer free services and operate 24 hours a day. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of efficient management, qualified personnel, and good governance in building an advanced healthcare system.
Wissam al-Ubaidi, director of the hospital, revealed details of the operational mechanisms of the Rahman Center, which was built at the Prime Minister's expense. The center houses advanced medical equipment for diagnosing heart diseases and aims to eliminate waiting lists by operating continuously. An electronic application will be launched for patients to book appointments, ensuring fairness and transparency in service delivery. The center will significantly impact the healthcare sector by reducing the need for catheterization procedures and curbing the trend of seeking treatment abroad.