WHO/Iraq, on 23 March 2020: The World Health Organization (WHO) would like to clarify that a number of people have been talking to the media and disseminating information to the public under the guise of working for the World Health Organization (WHO), or being WHO consultants.

Baghdad, 22 March 2020 I have just finished my meeting with the Minister of Health, in the presence of the World Health Organization Representative in Iraq, Dr. Adham, and their teams.

Baghdad, 22 March 2020 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert joined the Iraqi Ministry of Health today in calling on Iraqis across the country to follow the instructions and advice from health, religious, civilian and security authorities to practice social distancing and strict hygiene in order to protect their families and communities from the spread of the Coronavirus.

Baghdad, 19 March 2020 - The COVID-19 virus remains a present threat around the world, in this region, and in Iraq. It affects all segments of society and can only be fought with the full cooperation of each and every individual, every one of us doing what we can to help contain the outbreak.

Baghdad, Iraq, 15 March 2020 – A high-level technical mission from the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a visit to Iraq to support the Iraqi Ministry of Health response to COVID-19 prevention and containment measures.

The Secretary-General expresses his serious concern about repeated attacks in Iraq and the region.

Baghdad, 13 March 2020 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) calls for immediate de-escalation on all sides.