Health

The fifth convoy of the thalassemia patients and their family members. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Health Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region on April 4 dispatched its fifth thalassemia patient convoy abroad for bone marrow transplants under PM Masrour Barzani's orders. The KRG is covering all costs under an 11-billion-dinar budget, with 220 patients treated so far and a sixth convoy set to depart soon.

Under PM Barzani's Orders: Kurdistan Region Sends 28 More Thalassemia Patients Abroad for Bone Marrow Transplants

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Iran's Ministry of Health. (Photo: Iranian Media)

Health Iran

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Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Health Kurdistan

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President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

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President Masoud Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

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Kurdistan Region Health Minister Saman Barzanji. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

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Europe

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World

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Iraq

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World

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This is an illustration of a patient receiving medical care. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

First Group of Thalassemia Patients Returns to Kurdistan After Successful Surgeries Abroad

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