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Al-Hilla river devastated by increased level of pollution
Al-Hilla river has suffered a lot of neglect during the period of the former regime, and even after its downfall, the accumulated waste surrounding the two banks of the river has remained. The Hilla governorate is directly responsible for the maintenance of the river as well as the cleanliness of…
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Heritage
Hilla’s historic neighborhoods face destruction
Specialists in Iraq’s heritage sites have called for the “prevention of their destruction, and the need for their appropriation by the state”, stressing the importance of “transforming them into tourist sites to enhance the local economy.” The researcher and director of the Babylon Antiquities Inspection, Ayed Al-Tai, explained that “the…
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Environment
Draught halves Iraq’s agricultural areas
Iraq, known in historical books as the land between two rivers (Mesopotamia), has had abundant access to water since the dawn of civilization. However, most of Iraq’s water resources either come from or pass through neighboring countries. Policies of these counties have reduced the water supply in Iraq, impacting agriculture…
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Environment
Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
Date Created: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB2710221V For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus.
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Environment
Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus. A number of fish breeders in the Musayyib district, north of the Babil Governorate reported on…
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Health
Iraq’s population growth and the strain on healthcare
Iraq’s surging population – which has now exceeded 40 million people, has correlated with a surge in demand for healthcare services, creating a strain on facilities and service providers. In Babylon, Future University College provides free dental care, including tooth extraction, filling, cleaning and implants. The clinic offers an alternative…
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Heritage
Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Date Published: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB271022V Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood by the British military in 1937.
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Heritage
Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse after years of neglect from authorities and lack of investment in key infrastructure, despite their strategic importance for transport, both civil and commercial. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood…
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