Health Sector – Iraqi Economists Network

Mapping Iraq’s Post-2003 Health Crisis: Two Decades of Retrogression and Kleptocracy

Mapping Iraq's Post-2003 Health Crisis... Two Decades of Retrogression and Kleptocracy

This article will shed light partially on one of the most vital and critical life sectors in Iraq, trying to elaborate on its present status, what progress yet achieved, in addition to what are the futuristic requirements of the Iraqi health sector. Introduction: Iraq considered one of the well – known countries for its quality of medical education around the wo

FOREWORD This paper builds on the “Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility” published in August 2020 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It explored how the COVID-19 pandemic and diminishing oil revenues are affecting various dimensions of Iraq’s fragility. A series of forthcoming papers will provide more details on key aspects of Iraq