Field Report, RCO-DSO

1. Thi-Qar – Hemorrhagic Fever Causing Panic ......................1

2. Basra — Political Impasse Impacting Daily Lives ...............2

3. Kurdistan Region – Protests Over Delayed Salaries .........3

4. Wasit – Medical Centers Bring Care Closer to Home .......5

5. Najaf – High Prices … Yet Another Endurance Test ..........7

6. Tikrit – Deaf and Mute Institute Celebrates Results .........8

These Field Reports are prepared by the field staff of UNAMI’s Development Support Office (DSO), who are based in Iraq’s governorates, where they coordinate with local government officials, NGOs, community groups, and other development actors. They also monitor socio-economic and development trends to improve the UN’s understanding of events in Iraq.