29.4 billion ID for new heart disease hospital in Basra

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: The Iraqi Industry Ministry began the construction on a new hospital for the treatment of heart disease in Basra, at a total cost of 29.4 billion ID, according to a media source from the ministry. “ It is expected that the project will be finalized within the first half of 2010,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. “ The hospital’s capacity is 150 beds, occupying an area of 43,750 squared meters” he said. The oil-rich city of Basra lies 590 km south of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1