Death of Doctor Known as ‘Healer of the Poor’ in Iraq Means Only Three Jews Left In The Country
Twenty-six hundred years of Jewish history in Iraq is nearing its tragic end with the death of 61-year-old Thafer Fuad Elyahou, an orthopedic surgeon known as “the healer of the poor.” Elyahou was a well known presence at the Wasiti hospital in Baghdad. His death from a hearth attack means that there are only three Jews currently left in Iraq.
Edwin Shuker, who was born in Baghdad but now lives in London, posted a notice about Elyahou’s death on Facebook.
“Elyahou worked under the most challenging of conditions, especially during the long years of war and sanctions. He continued to treat patients in the State hospitals knowing that many of them were not able to pay towards the treatment but always received each and everyone, with a broad smile and a warm welcome,” Shuker wrote.
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