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Posted on 10/26/2007 5:38:33 PM PDT by SandRat
RADWANIYAH — One question lingering in the minds of many politicians these days is whether Iraq is ready to take care of its people. Determined members of the Iraqi Army are doing their part to help the citizens of their country.
With the help of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, a group of Iraqi Soldiers have been training since July to run the Radwaniyah clinic on Victory Base Complex to provide medical care and humanitarian assistance to Iraqis. The Iraqi Army assumed responsibility of the clinic during a handover ceremony Oct. 20.
Iraqi Army Brig. Gen. Falih Faris, garrison commander, Iraqi Ground Forces Command, was present to accept the duties on behalf of the IA’s command and surgeon’s offices.
Falih said he is proud of the medics who have been participating in the transition. He feels they are ready to serve the citizens of Iraq.
“Since July, three days a week, we have seen 25 to 35 patients a day from nearby locations,” he said. “It has been successful in all measures.”
Since the start of the transition, IA doctors and medics have been running the clinic, which is part of the Civil MilitaryOperations Center, with the assistance and advice of the 358th CA Bde., said Dr. Ahalm Turki, bilingual bicultural advisor, 358th CA Bde. The clinic has become crucial to surrounding Baghdad neighborhoods for clothing, medical supplies, medicine and general health care.
“The local area depends on this clinic, not just for medical care, but humanitarian assistance,” she said. “It is a very positive change.”
Transitioning the IA to assist and provide for their general health care helps the locals trust its soldiers. Members of the 358th CA Bde. said it is important that the Radwaniyah clinic be put in the hands of the IA.
“The handover will allow the Iraqi people to see that the IAs care,” said Army Col. Gregg Hammond, special functions team chief, 358th CA Bde. “The support level from the U.S. is still here, but now the people will be able to see the skill that the IAs have learned.”
“We are stepping back to a supervisory position so the Iraqis can take care of their own,” said Army Maj. Alberto Perez, physician’s assistant, 358th CA Bde. and native of Puerto Rico.
FR WAR NEWS! A good development.
Other such victories and the war will be won.
GRRRRREAT news! Iraq’s finest! BTTT!
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