The health ministry announces that all patients with type 1 diabetes will be covered by health insurance free of charge.

Health Minister Abdul Hussein Al-Moussawi announced today, Sunday, that all patients with type 1 diabetes will be included in the health insurance services for free, as part of the government's efforts to expand the umbrella of health services and alleviate the financial burdens on patients. The Ministry of Health stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that "based on the directives of the Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi, it has been decided to include all type 1 diabetes patients in the health insurance services for free." The statement added that the decision comes as part of the government's aims to enhance the level of healthcare provided to citizens and ensure that patients receive necessary medical services without incurring financial burdens. It pointed out that the implementation of the decision will take into account the gradual expansion of health insurance services in the provinces, contributing to an increase in the number of beneficiaries and improving the level of health services offered to them. This decision is part of the Ministry of Health's plans to broaden the scope of health insurance and enhance access to medical care, particularly for groups that require ongoing follow-up and treatment.