Siemens nets a $70M imaging contract in Iraq

Siemens Healthcare will supply diagnostics imaging equipment to all Ministry of Health hospitals (approximately 100) across Iraq.

The signed contract has a value of about $70 million, according to the company. The products include MRI and CT equipment, mobile x-rays and mammography systems. The equipment will be fully serviced over a period of five years.

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