The President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, visited the sixth edition of Health Expo Iraq, the International Annual Health Conference and Exhibition, held at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. He was accompanied by Mr. Abdul Ridha Shakir Majdi, Director of Al-Mustaqbal Teaching Hospital Project. The visit aimed to explore the latest medical technologies and equipment and examine opportunities to support the hospital project and strengthen the University's academic and clinical training capabilities.
During the visit, the delegation toured the exhibition pavilions of participating local and international companies, exploring modern medical devices, advanced systems, and healthcare applications. Discussions also focused on potential cooperation and mechanisms for equipping Al-Mustaqbal Teaching Hospital with advanced medical technologies to support healthcare and educational infrastructure, improve medical services, and enhance clinical training for students in health and medical disciplines.
The sixth edition of the International Annual Health Conference and Exhibition was inaugurated by the Minister of Health, Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-Mousawi, in the presence of government officials and representatives of local and international healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and institutions. The Minister highlighted the Ministry's priorities, including improving healthcare services, expanding health insurance coverage, advancing digital transformation and pharmaceutical security, developing the pharmaceutical industry, and strengthening medical workforce capacity.
In a related activity, a delegation from the Technical Engineering College and the Technical Health College at Al-Mustaqbal University also conducted a field visit to the exhibition. The delegation was headed by Prof. Dr. Bayan Mahdi Sabbar, Head of the Medical Instrumentation Engineering Department, representing the College Dean, Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, and included Dr. Munther Samin, Head of the Optics Technologies Department, along with a group of students from the Medical Instrumentation Engineering Department.
The delegation explored the latest technological innovations and engaged with specialized international companies. The visit provided students with direct exposure to modern medical technologies and practical applications, helping connect their academic knowledge with developments in the healthcare technology sector and the requirements of the medical labour market.
This participation reflects Al-Mustaqbal University's commitment to keeping pace with advances in medical technology, strengthening the integration of academic education and practical training, and supporting Al-Mustaqbal Teaching Hospital as an important platform for clinical education, professional training, and healthcare services.
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