Dr. Mazin Shimari, another hero. A later press report stated that the pumping control station on the southern main oil pipeline near Basra had been bombed on Sunday. In spite of the dilapidated condition of the building, this was the cleanest hospital seen. Water mains contaminate also due to age and bombing. Grades 3 to 5 are admitted and given special milk.
Hospital lacks central supply.
Pipes in place. Cylinders have to be trundled around wards. Three preemies needed 8 cylinders. There have been deaths due to lack of oxygen. Each cylinder costs 2500D, or one third of a doctor's monthly salary.