MP describes Increase of birth defects in Iraq as serious indicator

Indicator Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) MP Khalid al-Alwani of the Iraqiya Slate stressed that the rate of birth defects among the newborn children is a serious indicator confirms that the medical and environmental situation in Iraq is very bad.

Alwani The increase of the congenital abnormalities in most of the Iraqi provinces is a critical indicator,” pointing out that “The study made by the US Michigan university stressed that the birth defects in Basra province increased to 12 times if compared with the same percentage in Iraq in 1994.”

He called on the “Iraqi Government and Ministry of Health to find radical solutions to treat these congenital abnormalities, arguing that “This is the duty of the Government towards its people in providing wholesome environment and medical care for them.”