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Dr. Mohammed Salim Matar (C) receiving the award. (Photo: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Kurdish Cardiologist Secures Top Honors at Prestigious Gulf Congress
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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani addresses the public during the official inauguration of Shorsh-Hetit Hospital in the Amadi border area, Oct. 22, 2025. (Graphics: Kurdistan24) Kurdistan Kurdistan PM Barzani Opens New ‘Shorsh-Hetit’ Hospital to Serve Local Communities
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