Ghida Kambash, an Iraqi lawmaker, died on July 10, 2020, after contracting the novel coronavirus
She was the first Parliament member to succumb to the virus in the country.
The 46-year-old was a three-time MP from Baquba, northeast of Baghdad, and helped pass laws on education reform and social welfare.
She leaves behind four children.
"With great sadness, we mourn for you, our dear colleague Dr. Ghaida Kambash, who died after two weeks of struggling due to coronavirus”, MP Muqdam Al-Jumaili said.