PUK's Programme for Health Sector

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The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) considers health as one of the essential sectors that directly influences societal progress. 

The PUK made this clear within the programme and strategy of List 222 for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections.

The party considers the following elements pivotal to improve the health sector:

1. Regulation of Health Services: Implement a special law to regulate health services and provide necessary support.

2. Patient Rights and Medical Services: Ensure the provision of medical services and protect the rights of patients, particularly those with special needs.

3. Affordable Treatment and Preventive Care: Provide treatment at minimal cost while organising effective preventive care measures.

4. Public Health Reform: Focus on reforms that prevent citizens from needing to seek treatment abroad.

5. Medical Education and Infrastructure: Establish medical colleges, nursing institutions, and health infrastructure to address gaps in cities, towns, and rural areas.

6. Health Awareness: Raise citizens’ awareness of health, nutrition, clean water, and preventive measures.

7. Medical Staff and Drug Control: Improve the quality of medical personnel and strengthen the regulation of pharmaceuticals.

8. Health Conferences: Hold annual health conferences in Kurdistan provinces to present progress and share best practices.

The PUK is contesting the 2025 Iraqi parliamentary elections, scheduled for 11 November, across several governorates, presenting its candidates on an independent list numbered 222 in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah (including Halabja), Duhok, Kirkuk, and Diyala. In Nineveh Governorate, the PUK is running as part of the "Nineveh People’s Union Coalition" with number 281, while in Saladin it is fielding one candidate within the "National Masses Coalition" with number 240.

Overall, the PUK is entering the elections with 156 candidates: 36 in Sulaymaniyah, 30 in Erbil, 5 in Duhok, 24 in Kirkuk, 28 in Diyala, 31 in Nineveh within the Nineveh People’s Union Coalition, and one candidate each in Saladin and Baghdad.




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