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Clerical era: Iraq in a hard place

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COVID-19's Toll on Iraq's Healthcare

This chapter examines the devastating effects of COVID-19 in Iraq, focusing on the government's struggles against cultural resistance and the influence of clerics. It highlights the healthcare system's challenges, including resource shortages, corruption, and the urgent need for public trust amidst ongoing crises.

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