Mapping a New Future for GIS Healthcare in Iraq (Case Study)

Abstract

Most areas of Iraq are suffering from many problems and challenges represented by the poor distribution of health centers and the provision of health services. In addition, the existence of these centers in the city center and the non-observance of planning standards in the distribution process and in line with the rate of population growth in these areas as well as to assess the needs of the citizens of these health centers. This study deals with the subject of spatial planning for health centers in Iraq and using GIS technology as the main objective of this study is to determine the extent of the distribution of health centers, health and its efficiency and suitability to the needs of the Iraqi people and offer some suggestions for the spatial distribution of better and efficient health services. That the correct spatial distribution of health centers will help decision-makers and the competent authorities in a position suitable for the development of this important service and vital steps. This study looked forward to discussing how the arrival of the Iraqi individual to health care and medical services centers without the trouble and at a lower cost and to avoid misallocation of these centers, which causes them service pressure in some health centers, which in turn is affecting the efficiency of the delivery of services to the citizen by identifying the nearest health center.