Rehabilitation Under Fire: Health Care in Iraq 2003-2007


 
Language:

English

Publisher:

Medact

Pages:

16

Description:

This report describes how the war in Iraq and its aftermath continue to have a disastrous impact on the physical and mental health of the Iraqi people, and the urgent measures needed to improve health and health services. It assesses the current state of the health system, including the impact of insecurity, and the workforce, supplies, medicines and equipment it lacks. It also looks at health information and health policy in Iraq. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations, exploring what needs to happen now in Iraq and what lessons can be learned. [adapted from author]


Note: The section on human resources for health begins on page 5 of the document.

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type