Analyzing The Impact of Investment Expenditure on Selected Health Care Indicators in Iraq (2007-2022)

Abstract

This study explores the impact of public investment in healthcare on selected health indicators in Iraq over the period 2007-2022. It centers on two critical indicators: the infant mortality rate and the maternal mortality rate. The analysis reveals substantial fluctuations in healthcare investment, reaching a peak of 2.14% of total public investment in 2013, followed by significant declines in subsequent years. These vestment trends often correlate with variations in mortality rates, indicating inefficiencies in resource allocation and inequities in the geographic distribution of healthcare services. The study highlights the pressing need for strategic financial planning and effective oversight to enhance the efficiency of health investment in reducing mortality and fostering sustainable health development.