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There is no confirmed, accurate information about an official association bearing the name “DeutschIrakische Ärztegesellschaft e. V.”. However, there is the “Verein Irakischer Ärzte Deutschland e.V.” (Association of Iraqi Doctors in Germany), which is considered the closest specialized organization representing the Iraqi medical community in the country.
Everything You Need to Know About “Verein Irakischer Ärzte Deutschland e.V.”
Overview and Purpose
This association was officially founded in Düsseldorf, and it aims to strengthen professional cooperation between Iraqi doctors in Germany and the German medical community, while also supporting healthcare in Iraq (aekno.de).
Structure and Activities
It includes around 17 Iraqi doctors based in North Rhine–Westphalia, within a wider network estimated at about 170 Iraqi doctors in Germany.
The association operates across three core areas:
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Medical aid to Iraq: Organizing shipments of medical equipment and surgical tools to Iraqi hospitals, such as Diwanya Hospital, with shipping costs estimated at around €5,000 each time (dzi.de, aekno.de).
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Training programs in Germany: Offering Iraqi doctors the opportunity to visit German hospitals to learn modern treatment methods and update their medical skills.
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Cultural and humanitarian activities: Organizing cultural evenings, fundraising events, and other community initiatives.
Impact and Outcomes
Members of the association have established important professional and scientific relationships with medical institutions in Germany and Iraq.
They saved the lives of a number of children by transferring them for treatment in German hospitals.
They contributed to improving treatment conditions in Iraqi hospitals thanks to the medical equipment sent and scientific exchange programs (vdiaz.de).
Conclusion
In the absence of an official organization under the mentioned name, Verein Irakischer Ärzte Deutschland e.V. represents an effective and development-oriented framework for Iraqi doctors in Germany. By combining field medical work, training, and cultural activity, it provides a tangible model for supporting healthcare in Iraq and building bridges with the German healthcare system.
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