Babylon
-
Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus. A number of fish breeders in the Musayyib district, north of the Babil Governorate reported on…
Watch -
Iraq’s population growth and the strain on healthcare
Iraq’s surging population – which has now exceeded 40 million people, has correlated with a surge in demand for healthcare services, creating a strain on facilities and service providers. In Babylon, Future University College provides free dental care, including tooth extraction, filling, cleaning and implants. The clinic offers an alternative…
Watch -
Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Date Published: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB271022V Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood by the British military in 1937.
Watch -
Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse after years of neglect from authorities and lack of investment in key infrastructure, despite their strategic importance for transport, both civil and commercial. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood…
Watch