Canada Military to Deploy 60 Medical Personnel to Iraq

Local Editor

Canada said Thursday its military is set to deploy up to 60 medical staff to Iraq to run a field hospital for the international coalition fighting Daesh [the Arabic acronym for the terrorist "ISIS" group].

"As part of our ongoing commitment, Canada will soon deploy up to 60 medical personnel who will be leading a medical facility alongside coalition partners in northern Iraq," Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a statement following a meeting in Washington with other coalition members.

For his part, FM Stephane Dion added: "Canada is proud to be contributing to all military and civilian lines of effort of the coalition. This type of integrated approach is essential to help secure long-term stability in the region."

The medical personnel will join Canadian special forces and trainers already deployed to Iraq as part of the fight against Daesh.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team