Medical Services in the IZ

[pensacola_niceman]

Rats, I need a little help here. My company isn't quite big enough to have it's own medical staff. We have a NEC job here in the IZ and I am having trouble finding a medical clinic that can tend to both emergency and primary care for my people. We tried an Iraqi clinic but they want $15K a month just so we have the right to take our people there. VBC has clinics, but a bit for for a real emergency.

Any suggestions?

[glass01]

http://www.mediservices-iraq.com/

http://tangiersinternational.com/

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Good luck.

[Justus]

Maybe you can use the same services First Kuwaiti used...I'm SURE OBO enforced the same standards on them that they are Arkel. Right?

[Javabear]

When I was at Victory last year there was a clinic near Castle Gate. I don't remember the name though.

[glass01]

Doctors and Hospitals

The U.S. government assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms whose names appear on lists of service providers.

Public Hospitals
There is at least one public hospital in every municipality in Baghdad. There is a fee for entering the hospital, but it is low. Americans should expect to pay cash for this fee. Additional fees must be paid in cash for consultations, hospital stays and medicine. Hospitals in Baghdad are not well equipped at this time and medical care is significantly below Western standards. The best public hospitals in Baghdad are: Al-Yermouk in Mansour, Al-Kindi on Palestine Street in 7th Nissan, and Al-Shaheed Adnan on Baba Muadham Street in Rusafa.

Private Hospitals
There are also private hospitals in Baghdad that normally provide better care and service than the public hospitals, but they charge a higher fee. All fees must be paid in cash. The best private clinics in Baghdad are al-Hayat on 52 street in Karada, al-Rahebat on Karada inside street in Karada, and Karkh hospital for surgery. None of the private hospitals have emergency rooms.

Public Clinics/Physicians
There are several public clinics in Baghdad that charge minimal fees. However, the service and level of care is minimal. Many public clinics are in areas that are not safe and it is not recommended to go to a public clinic.

Private Clinics/Physicians
There are many private clinics in Baghdad for consultations with general practitioners and specialists. The U.S. consular office is currently compiling a list of clinics and physicians in Baghdad.

List of Medical Facilities

* Al-Yermouk Hospital
Location: Mansour Municipality
Phone: 542-9120

* Al- Kindi Hospital
Location: Mohammad Al Kasiem street, 7 Nisan District 506
Phone: 416-8021

* Al-Shaheed Adnan
Location: Baba Muadham Street in Rusafa (Medical City).
Phone: 414-0651

* Al- Karama Hospital
Location: Al Sheekh Maroof Street No.6

* Al- Karakh Hospital
Location: Near Al Sarafia bridge
Phone: 537-5919

* Al Hayat Hospital
52 Street, Karada

* Al Rahebat
Karada inside Street, Karada district

Pharmacies
While there are many pharmacies in Baghdad, only a few carry a wide selection of medications. The best known and well-stocked pharmacies with English speaking pharmacists are Hunnudi and Al-Shaiklee.

List of Pharmacies in Baghdad

* Al-Shaiklee Pharmacy
Hours: 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Closed on Fridays and Iraqi holidays. The store is sometimes open from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Location: Located on al-Kindi Street in the Kindi Area of the Karkh Municipality (Tel: 5413811). Take Damascus street to the Baghdad International Exhibition Fairgrounds. Turn on to al-Kindi street. There is a garden restaurant at the corner [2]. If you are coming from the East take a U turn right after the fairgrounds and then an immediate right onto al-Kindi street. It’s the 3rd store on the right after the 8th street [1].

If traveling from the al-Rashid with a DoD badge, take Qadisiya Expressway to al-Kindi Street, which is the 2nd exit to the right. Take the 2nd u-turn and the store is the 3rd store on the first block to the right.

* Hunnudi Pharmacy
Hours: 9:30am to 2:00pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Closed on Fridays and Iraqi holidays

Location: Hunnudi pharmacy is located on Karada Inside Street (Tel: 7190989). Coming from the North, take Sadun Street to Freedom Circle (where the Sheraton is located). At Freedom Circle continue on Sadun Street to Ali Baba Circle. Take the first right off the circle onto Karada Inside. The store is on the right in the block between the 5th and 6th streets from the circle, on the far corner of the block.

Air Ambulance Transportation

Anna, American Air Ambulance
In a medical emergency, American Air Ambulance provides air ambulance transportation back to the United States.

Web site: http://www.americanairambulance.com/
Email: anna@americanairambulance.com
For all air ambulance questions, call the established hotline at 800-863-0312 or 941-536-2002.

Stat Air International - Air Ambulance
Provides air ambulance, med-evac, travel assistance and medical escort on private and commercial flights worldwide 24/7.

Web site: http://www.statair.com
Email: service@statair.com
For all air ambulance questions, call the established hotline at: 800-557-5911 or +1 619-754-6550.

[guitartexan]

This kind of response by a rat (bull rat) is just what to expect.

Full disclosure with contact information. RPI is without a doubt a force that is known in the international market.

They are aware of us, I assure you.

GT:cheers

[pensacola_niceman]

Maybe you can use the same services First Kuwaiti used...I'm SURE OBO enforced the same standards on them that they are Arkel. Right?

There used to be a full hospital in the IZ that was under the control of the Americans. Since it has been handed over to the Iraqis, it has shut down. That WAS where all the contractors could go for medical services. Right now, the only clinics here are private Iraqi clinics who want $15K a month just for the right to use the clinic.