In a statement obtained by the official website, the authority said that “the Warith International Cancer Institute, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has achieved a medical milestone by publishing a scientific study titled (Lung Cancer in Iraq) in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, one of the highest-ranking scientific journals in this field, with an impact factor exceeding (20).”
The statement explained that “this research represents a significant national scientific achievement, documenting for the first time in Iraq the pioneering role of the Warith International Cancer Institute in establishing the scientific and practical foundation for launching a comprehensive and free national early detection screening program for lung cancer. The program targets high-risk groups as part of the one million free early examinations campaign through the Iraq Healthy Lung Project using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT).”
The statement added that “this scientific publication does not merely represent an academic accomplishment, but lays the groundwork for a strategic transformation in lung cancer prevention and early detection programs in Iraq. It also strengthens the adoption of evidence-based health policies aimed at protecting citizens’ health.”
It further affirmed that “scientific research is a fundamental pillar of our health vision, and global medical knowledge must be translated into precise, safe, and free services delivered to the Iraqi citizen, in alignment with its humanitarian mission to safeguard human life and advance the healthcare system in the country.”
This scientific achievement comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to promote medical research and support high-impact international studies, particularly in the fields of oncology and preventive healthcare.
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