Al-Karbalaei: Advanced Training and Technology Improve Diagnosis, Reduce Overseas Treatment

The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaei, emphasized the importance of combining theoretical education with practical clinical application in medical colleges, noting that this integration is a fundamental pillar in preparing competent doctors capable of accurate diagnosis from the outset of their professional practice. This came during a speech at the opening of the educational wing wards at the Imam Zain al-Abideen Hospital, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, and the unveiling of new CT scan and MRI devices.

He stated that “there is a clear importance in combining theoretical education with practical application in medical colleges, as this integration represents a key foundation in preparing a capable doctor who can perform accurate diagnoses from the beginning of their career.”

He explained that “clinical training stages enable students to translate medical theories into real-world practice on patient cases, enhancing their skills and preparing them to become highly skilled and proficient in diagnosis and treatment.”

He added that “the newly opened wards provide an integrated medical environment, where each patient is given a private room equipped with various healthcare services, alongside the provision of the latest diagnostic technologies, including advanced CT scan devices and modern MRI systems, representing the latest advancements developed by global companies in this field.”

He continued that “these capabilities have already contributed to diagnosing medical cases with high accuracy, allowing doctors to identify diseases and reach appropriate treatments without the need for patients to travel outside Iraq, thereby reducing both psychological and financial burdens.”

He noted that “ongoing efforts to develop healthcare institutions affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine aim to deliver advanced medical services that match international standards.”

: Haidar Mohammed