VOICED: Traditional healer takes on doctors in Iraq

The video discusses the work of Salmen, an Iraqi healer who treats skin ailments with self-prepared creams and ointments. Despite Iraq's underresourced hospitals, Salmen provides personalized care, offering hope and effective treatment, as evidenced by Ali Abbas's recovery from severe burns. While traditional healers like Salmen are becoming less common, many Iraqis remain skeptical of the country's health system, though trust in hospitals is gradually improving.

What is the background of the healer mentioned in the text?

How does the healer's clinic compare to Iraq's hospitals?

What was Ali Abbas's experience after being treated by the healer?

What is the current status of healers in Iraq according to the text?

What challenges do Iraqi medical authorities face in gaining patients' trust?