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Local Doctor Influences Anbar

July 16th, 2008 | Comments Off

The city of Rutbah resides in the middle of the rural western Al Anbar province, Iraq. The people of this city have come to love a man who has changed and influenced the health care in the city and surrounding areas. Dr. Dhea Mijwal Shami Maadahidi, the surgeon and manager of the Rutbah general hospital, has worked tirelessly to ensure the health of others. “I love my job because of the procedures I’m able to do to make this city a healthier place,” said Dhea, 38, from Baghdad, Iraq. After receiving his certification in Baghdad, Dhea has spent the last six years treating patients here. Since arriving, he has helped rebuild the old hospital, which had been destroyed by previous conflicts and boosted the medical program from conducting only minor surgeries to major … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Medicine, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Rutbah to Get New Source of Water

July 11th, 2008 | Comments Off

In the city of Rutbah, Iraq, the supply of water is inconsistent. It can be even worse for the towns outside of Rutbah where the water supply is scarce and very expensive. There are a few privately owned wells in the towns of Dhramma and Romalia, but many of the villagers cannot afford to buy water from them, and a water truck only comes around every couple of weeks. “We have put together a project to build two wells for each of the towns that will supply free water,” said 2nd Lt. Dan J. Alldridge, 24, from Bloomington Ill., who is the officer-in-charge of Detachment 1, Civil Affairs Team 4, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5. “We are also working to get the city of Rutbah a more consistent … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror