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Get to know Dana Duhok

Dana Duhok Company, commercially known as Danafarma, is a trusted pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution partner with more than two decades of experience in the Iraqi market. We connect international manufacturers with pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, healthcare professionals, wholesalers, and other healthcare providers through professional regulatory support, strategic brand development, and reliable nationwide distribution.

Our Company

Reliable medical supply, engineered for healthcare professionals.

Dana Duhok Company is one of Iraq’s established healthcare companies, providing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, laboratory solutions, oral-care products, food supplements, and healthcare consumables to both the Kurdistan Region and Federal Iraq.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Duhok, we partner with internationally recognized manufacturers to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions supported by regulatory expertise, product registration, professional promotion, logistics, installation, training, and after-sales support.

With almost 20 years of market experience, we have built long-term relationships with ministries, hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, NGOs, and private healthcare providers, making Dana Duhok a trusted bridge between global manufacturers and the Iraqi healthcare market.

What we do

Dana Duhok specializes in introducing, registering, distributing, and developing international healthcare brands across Iraq.

Our portfolio includes pharmaceuticals, oral-care products, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare consumables, and food supplements sourced from internationally certified manufacturers operating under recognized quality systems.

Beyond product supply, we support our partners throughout the entire product lifecycle from regulatory registration and market access to professional education, nationwide distribution, marketing, and after-sales service.

Our mission is to provide reliable healthcare solutions that improve patient care while creating sustainable growth opportunities for our international partners.

Where we operate

Headquartered in Duhok, Danafarma serves healthcare providers throughout Iraq through an established nationwide distribution network. Our reach includes pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, dental professionals, and other healthcare institutions across the Kurdistan Region and Federal Iraq.

Supported by temperature-controlled warehousing, experienced logistics personnel, and strong relationships throughout the healthcare sector, we ensure products are stored, handled, and distributed with consistency and care. Our nationwide reach and deep local market knowledge help international partners access key commercial channels and expand their brands across Iraq.

How we work

We believe successful partnerships are built on transparency, accountability, close communication, and a shared commitment to long-term growth. Every manufacturing partner receives dedicated support and a structured approach tailored to their products, requirements, and commercial objectives.

From initial market evaluation and regulatory planning to importation, product launch, professional promotion, and nationwide distribution, our teams coordinate every stage of market development. Through regular reporting, sales forecasting, market feedback, and continuous brand support, we help our partners establish a strong and sustainable presence in Iraq.

About Us

A company built on trust, traceability, and accountability.

Our story

Founded in 2008, Dana Duhok has grown into a trusted healthcare partner serving the Kurdistan Region and Federal Iraq. By collaborating with internationally recognized manufacturers, we provide pharmaceuticals, medical devices, laboratory solutions, oral-care products, and healthcare consumables supported by regulatory expertise, reliable logistics, and professional customer service.

Today, Dana Dohuk continues to connect international healthcare innovation with the evolving needs of the Iraqi market. We support our partners throughout the complete commercial journey from market assessment, regulatory coordination, and importation to product launch, professional promotion, pharmacy placement, and nationwide distribution. As we continue to grow, our purpose remains unchanged: to build trusted brands, strengthen long-term partnerships, and contribute positively to the development of healthcare across Iraq.

Our mission

To be the most dependable medical-supply partner in the region — ensuring that every hospital, pharmacy, and lab we serve has exactly what they need, when they need it, with the certainty of certified provenance.

Our vision

A region where every healthcare facility can rely on a single trusted partner for the full breadth of pharmaceuticals, devices, and consumables — backed by service that goes beyond the box.

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Our Values

The principles that guide how we work

Four core commitments quality and integrity, reliable distribution, clear accountability, and long-term partnership—guide how we work, shape every decision we make, and define the standards we uphold for our customers, manufacturing partners, and the healthcare sector across Iraq.

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Certified provenance

We carefully select products from trusted and internationally recognized manufacturing partners, supported by the appropriate regulatory and quality documentation. From the original manufacturer through importation, storage, and final delivery, we maintain clear product traceability and responsible handling throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics that hold

We manage every stage of storage and distribution with careful attention to product quality, batch control, documentation, and applicable temperature requirements. Through organized warehousing, responsible handling, and dependable delivery, we work to maintain supply-chain integrity and ensure products reach customers safely, efficiently, and in the appropriate condition.

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One point of contact

From the initial enquiry and quotation through regulatory coordination, order processing, delivery, and after-sales support, our partners work with a dedicated and responsive team. This clear point of contact ensures efficient communication, consistent follow-up, and accountability at every stage of the partnership.

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Long-term partnership

We focus on building lasting partnerships rather than one-time transactions. Through consistent performance, transparent communication, mutual trust, and continuous commercial support, we work closely with our partners to develop their brands, respond to changing market needs, and achieve sustainable long-term growth across Iraq.

Beyond values

How these show up in practice

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Documentation by default

COA, batch records, temperature logs, and customs paperwork shipped with every order, not requested after-the-fact.

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Buffer stock policy

Strategic SKUs held in local buffer inventory, so urgent demand doesn't wait on international logistics.

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Named account manager

Each client account has a named lead, empowered to escalate, decide, and follow through without delay.

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Honest forecasting

If a lead time slips, you hear from us first, and you hear it accurately.

Main Team

The people behind every shipment

Leadership and key personnel driving Dana Duhok across operations, sales, regulatory, logistics, and engineering.

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Sherwan Hassan

Chief Executive Officer

Leadership MBA — Healthcare Management
  • Kurdish
  • Arabic
  • English
ceo@dana-duhok.com
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Lana Tariq

General Manager

Operations MSc Supply-Chain Management
  • Kurdish
  • Arabic
  • English
gm@dana-duhok.com
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Hozan Karim

Head of Sales & Key Accounts

Commercial BSc Business Administration
  • Kurdish
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Turkish
sales@dana-duhok.com
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Ahmed Yusuf

Head of Biomedical Engineering

Technical MSc Biomedical Engineering
  • Kurdish
  • Arabic
  • English
biomed@dana-duhok.com
Why Choose Us

Why healthcare providers choose Dana Duhok

We provide international healthcare companies with an experienced and dependable route into the Iraqi market. Our integrated capabilities cover regulatory coordination, importation, temperature-controlled warehousing, professional marketing, pharmacy placement, and nationwide distribution. Supported by strong market knowledge and long-established relationships across the healthcare sector, we help our partners introduce, develop, and sustainably grow their brands throughout Iraq.

Regulatory & Quality Expertise

Our experienced regulatory team supports product registration, documentation, importation requirements, artwork review, and ongoing regulatory coordination with the relevant health authorities. We work closely with every partner to ensure that products are introduced responsibly and in accordance with applicable Iraqi requirements.

Reliable Warehousing & Distribution

Our temperature-controlled warehousing and established distribution capabilities help preserve product quality throughout storage and delivery. Through our extensive network, we supply pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, and other healthcare providers across Iraq with efficiency, care, and consistency.

Market Access & Brand Development

We go beyond traditional distribution by helping international brands build a strong and sustainable presence in Iraq. Our experienced sales and marketing teams support market analysis, forecasting, professional promotion, pharmacy placement, product launches, and long-term commercial development.

Dedicated Long-Term Partnership

Every partnership is managed through close communication, transparency, and clear accountability. From initial market evaluation and registration to launch, distribution, and after-sales support, our team provides responsive local expertise and remains committed to the long-term success of every brand we represent.

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