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Dr. Mohammed Salim Matar (C) receiving the award. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Health Kurdistan Kurdish Cardiologist Secures Top Honors at Prestigious Gulf Congress
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KRG's Minister of Health Dr. Saman Barzanji. (Photo: Kurdista24) Kurdistan Kurdistan Launches ‘One Health’ Strategy in Partnership with WHO
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KRG Health Minister, Dr. Saman Barzinji. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan KRG-Funded Transplants and Radiology Advances Reshape Kurdistan’s Health Sector
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