(Iraqi Telemedicine Center) Sofraa Al-Hayat Organization for Public Health
Our Story
The history of the Iraqi Telemedicine Center can be traced back to 2013, when Dr. Khaldoon Al-Moosawi initiated the provision of free online medical consultations and counseling. During this period, Dr. Al-Moosawi, then a final-year resident in family medicine at Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia (USA), received numerous requests for second opinions and consultations from Iraqis residing both in his home country and the USA. Recognizing the pressing need, Dr. Al-Moosawi identified telemedicine as a means to connect with a broader patient base and share the high-caliber medical knowledge he was acquiring during his family medicine residency.
In 2013, Dr. Al-Moosawi took the initiative to establish a Facebook page called "Skype with a Doctor" and subsequently founded a non-profit organization in Georgia named Telemedicine Without Borders. However, due to branding conflicts and threats from MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières), Dr. Al-Moosawi decided to dissolve Telemedicine Without Borders in 2016. Undeterred, he continued to provide telemedicine services, eventually establishing the Iraqi Telemedicine Center in 2017.
Meet the Management
The Iraqi Telemedicine Center is managed by
Dr. Khaldoon Al-Moosawi
Dr. Khaldoon Al-Moosawi, MD, MPH, is a physician, humanitarian activist, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Mercy Hands organizations, with extensive experience in designing and managing humanitarian, health, and development programs in Iraq since 2004. A versatile professional, he has also excelled in medical roles as Medical Director of Emergency Departments and as an ED Physician in various institutions. With an impressive academic journey including an MPH in Epidemiology, he has conducted significant research, presented at esteemed conferences, and received awards for his contributions. Dr. Al-Moosawi's commitment to improving lives is evident through his diverse initiatives in healthcare, humanitarian work, and business ventures.
Dr. Sarah Amer Abed Shakrawee
Dr. Sara Amer Abed is a Baghdad University Al-Kindy College of Medicine graduate with a strong background in training, medicine, and humanitarian aid. She excels in managing HR operations, offering expertise in recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance. With a commitment to community well-being, Sara has contributed to health awareness campaigns and emergency response initiatives. Her passion for making a difference is complemented by her proficiency in Arabic, English, and French.
Our Mission
The mission of ITC is to improve healthcare in Iraq by utilizing telemedicine technologies. We directly provide healthcare services and support the work of governmental and nongovernmental healthcare institutions by training and/or providing them with telemedicine technologies and trained healthcare personnel.
Services
Telemedicine Consultation
Training
Education
Community awareness
Research