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Iraq » Healthcare

Overview

Iraq's health system has suffered from years of neglect and war. Only limited facilities are available and evacuation by air ambulance may be required; therefore, insurance should have provision for this. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services.

Food Drink

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other Risks

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present: avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Diarrhoeal diseases are common. Vaccinations are sometimes advised for tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Vaccinations

Title: Hepatitis A
Special Precautions: Yes

Title: Diphtheria
Special Precautions: Yes

Title: Rabies
Special Precautions: Sometimes

Title: Malaria
Special Precautions: Sometimes

Title: Tetanus
Special Precautions: Yes

Title: Yellow Fever
Special Precautions: No*

Title: Typhoid
Special Precautions: Yes

Vaccinations Note

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013