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Some services may be temporarily unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) health measures.
Medical care
Iraqi public health facilities provide services for refugees and asylum-seekers free of charge, including for emergency services. However, a minimal fee may be required in some circumstances.
A valid resident permit is required for some chronic medical conditions.
Available health services include but are not limited to: consultation, emergency care, medications, laboratory tests, dental care, screenings, surgeries, vaccination, antenatal care, and mother and children care.
Vaccines, ante-natal care, and post-natal care are available at Primary Health care centres, free of charge. If you have a child younger than 5 years old or are pregnant, you should visit the primary health centre nearest to your home. Delivery is available at maternity hospitals with a nominal fee for urgent cases.
Government hospitals are open 24 hours a day, with Primary Health centres typically open in the morning to early afternoon.
Mental Health and psychosocial support
In-camp services: Residents of refugee camps are supported by various mental health and psychosocial support services. This includes structured group activities for children, adolescents, and adults. One-on-one counselling, support by clinical psychologists, and psychiatric care with the provision of drugs may also be available.
Outside camps: Refugees living outside camps can approach specialized hospitals or clinics providing this type of care. See below for more information by the governorate on available services in your area.
For more information, including on services available in Central & Southern Governorates, or to seek assistance: consult UNHCR and/or NGO partners about available resources or call the Helpline free of charge at 80069999 (working hours: Sunday – Thursday 8 am-6 pm. weekends 9 am-3 pm / free of charge).