Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officially inaugurated the Shorsh-Hetit Public Hospital in Deraluk, Duhok Governorate, expanding access to quality healthcare for the region.
The four-storey facility, built at a cost of $43 million and covering 43,000 square metres, accommodates 100 beds and offers a wide range of medical services. These include emergency and primary care, six major and minor operating theatres, dialysis, mammography, and ultrasound units, a fully equipped laboratory, obstetrics and neonatal care, intensive care and specialised treatment, as well as microscopy, laparoscopy, and natural therapy services. The hospital is expected to serve more than 250,000 residents in the surrounding areas.
The Ninth Cabinet of the KRG has prioritized healthcare development as part of its broader agenda. To date, 67 hospitals and 31 specialised centres have been renovated, while eight new hospitals, including rehabilitation and cancer treatment centres, have been established. Dozens of advanced medical devices and strategic equipment have also been distributed across the region to enhance healthcare services and improve citizens’ well-being.
The inauguration of the Shorsh-Hetit Public Hospital underscores the KRG’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring accessible, high-quality medical services for all residents of the Kurdistan Region.