Islamic State Health Service

Islamic State Health Service (ISHS) is a healthcare system established by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The ISHS was created to provide medical services to the population under ISIL control. Despite the controversial nature of ISIL, the establishment of the ISHS demonstrates the group's attempts to establish state-like structures and provide public services.

History

The ISHS was established following the expansion of ISIL in Iraq and Syria in 2014. The group took control of several hospitals and healthcare facilities in the territories it captured. ISIL then began to reorganize these facilities under the ISHS, aiming to provide healthcare services to the population under its control.

Structure

The ISHS is organized in a hierarchical manner, with the central leadership of ISIL overseeing the overall management of the service. The ISHS is divided into several departments, each responsible for a specific aspect of healthcare. These departments include medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Services

The ISHS provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, emergency care, and specialized medical treatments. The service also operates a number of hospitals and clinics in the territories under ISIL control. Despite the challenges posed by the conflict in Iraq and Syria, the ISHS has managed to maintain a certain level of healthcare provision.

Criticism and Controversy

The ISHS has been criticized for its association with ISIL, a group known for its brutal tactics and violation of human rights. There have also been reports of the ISHS discriminating against certain groups in the provision of healthcare services. Furthermore, the quality of healthcare provided by the ISHS has been questioned, with reports of inadequate training and lack of medical supplies.

See also

• Healthcare in Iraq
• Healthcare in Syria
• Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant