Erbil Edition

Wildlife expert and herpetologist Daniel Jablonski tells us about the snakes of the Kurdistan Region, the different venomous and nonvenomous species, their habitat and challenges facing this essential member of the ecosystem. He and Kurdish researchers have just published a book on this topic.

Consultant physician and endocrinologist Dr. Handrean Soran tells his story of graduating as a doctor in Baghdad in the early 90s, practicing in Kurdistan and moving to the UK where has gained new and unique specialities. He explains the world of medicine in different countries and how the healthcare system in the Kurdistan Region has evolved in the last three decades.