Ayah Basim

Dr. Ayah Basim is a resident physician in Iraq who has been vocal about the overwhelming pressures faced by medical staff in the healthcare system. Recently, she highlighted the extreme workload that doctors endure, stating that some areas require them to work between 300 to 400 hours a month, far exceeding the standard work hours. Her comments came during an ongoing strike by medical professionals protesting for the appointment of new graduates to alleviate the burden on existing staff.