Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, achieved a new academic milestone as third-year student Noor Al-Huda Ismail Fadhil won the Silver Award at the 2025 National Research Competition for Competition and Anti-Monopoly. Her study examined how monopolistic practices can affect Iraqi consumer health and the quality standards of dietary supplements and health foods.
The award was granted for the research titled:
“An Analysis of Monopoly’s Effect on Iraqi Consumer Health and the Standard of Dietary Supplements and Health Foods.”
The recognition took place during a conference held under the direct patronage of the Prime Minister, in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and attended by prominent academic, economic, and medical figures, including the Dean of Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Prof. Mohammed Shihab Al-Aidani.
The research analyzed the impact of monopolistic practices in Iraq on the pricing and quality of dietary supplements and health foods, and discussed the implications for consumer health and product availability in local markets. It also highlighted the link between monopoly dynamics and public health, offering insights and recommendations to strengthen consumer protection and promote market fairness.
The College reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young researchers and encouraging students to produce rigorous research with tangible national and societal impact.
