The Health and Medical Education Authority at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has unveiled plans to establish what is expected to be the world’s largest and most comprehensive bone marrow transplant center, distinguished by its scale and level of integration.

Dr. Haider Al-Abidi, Head of the Authority, stated that the project has been carefully designed to combine high capacity with advanced medical capabilities. He explained that the facility will include 100 transplant units, supporting a wide range of procedures—from autologous (self) and allogeneic (donor) transplants to cutting-edge cellular therapies—all carried out in line with international medical standards.

Al-Abidi described the initiative as a landmark project in both size and scope, aimed at addressing the needs of a large segment of patients requiring complex and specialized treatments. He noted that the center will play a key role in reducing the need for patients to travel abroad, contributing to greater self-sufficiency in this advanced field of medicine.

He also highlighted ongoing coordination with the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at the Medical City complex in Baghdad, emphasizing that while existing facilities provide a strong foundation, the new project seeks to significantly expand national capacity.

A major objective of the initiative is to secure internationally recognized accreditation in bone marrow transplantation—an achievement held by only a limited number of centers across the Arab region. Al-Abidi stressed that obtaining such certification would ensure adherence to the highest global standards and enhance the center’s credibility.

The project is part of a broader effort by the Authority to advance specialized healthcare services in Iraq, offering high-quality treatment either free of charge or at subsidized rates, in line with the humanitarian mission of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain.