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Rudaw Net
30-06-2025
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Kurdistan Region confirms 7th case of Crimean-Congo fever
Also in Kurdistan First batch of PKK fighters to disarm soon: Sources Duhok potato farmer honored as first in Iraq Yazidi victim of ISIS atrocity reunited with family Kurdish farmer defies skeptics with successful ostrich farm A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An Erbil man in his late forties has tested positive for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), marking the seventh confirmed case of the virus in the Kurdistan Region, the Region's health ministry reported on Sunday. In a statement, the health ministry said that the patient is 'a 47-year-old resident of Erbil city,' who works as a butcher and is involved in the buying, selling and slaughtering of livestock - activities that pose a high risk for exposure to the virus. The individual was hospitalized after exhibiting symptoms of CCHF, prompting a series of diagnostic tests and the initiation of medical treatment. He remains under medical supervision, and 'his condition is currently stable,' the ministry confirmed. Since the virus was first detected in the Kurdistan Region in April, seven cases have been officially confirmed through hospital visits and testing of suspected cases. 'Unfortunately, one case resulted in death due to the severity of the infection,' the health ministry noted, adding that the remaining patients have fully recovered and been discharged. CCHF is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through several channels, including bites from infected ticks, direct contact with blood or tissues of infected animals, exposure to bodily fluids of infected individuals, and consumption of raw or undercooked meat from infected livestock. As of early May, Iraq had recorded 53 confirmed cases and seven deaths nationwide, according to Riyadh al-Halfi, Director General of the Public Health Directorate at Iraq's federal health ministry. Preventive efforts remain ongoing across the Kurdistan Region, with authorities urging the use of protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and goggles - particularly for individuals working in close contact with animals. Veterinary hospitals have also intensified tick control campaigns since late April as part of broader containment measures.
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Second Congo virus death reported in Malir
Sindh has reported its second casualty from the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Known as Congo virus in 2025, after a fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi died on June 19. A confirmed case of Congo virus was reported in Malir district after 25-year-old fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi, identified as Muhammad Zubair was admitted to Jinnah Hospital on June 16 with severe symptoms, including high fever, muscle pain, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, and bleeding. Upon suspicion of Congo virus infection and due to limited facilities, he was referred to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre (SIDH & RC), where he passed away on June 19. Following the death, the Sindh Health Department has mobilised an Active Search and Response Team to the affected locality. Health officials have gathered information from the family and identified all individuals who were in contact with the patient. As of now, no other person has been reported with the virus. However, residents and family members have been counseled on preventive measures and early symptom detection.
Shafaq News
11-06-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
CCHF: Iraq's Samarra district records 2025 1st case
Shafaq News/ Samarra district in central Iraq has confirmed its first case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) for 2025, a source from the Saladin Health Directorate reported on Wednesday. The source told Shafaq News that the patient, 41-year-old Othman Thaj Madloul, tested positive after a June 10 sample was verified by the Central Public Health Laboratory in Baghdad using RT-PCR. Health teams quickly enforced isolation protocols, launched contact tracing, and initiated awareness campaigns in high-risk areas.
Shafaq News
09-06-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Iraq enforces Eid food safety amid soaring heat
Shafaq News/ Authorities in al-Sulaymaniyah and Diyala provinces intensified food safety measures during Eid al-Adha, officials reported on Monday. The measures come as Eid al-Adha typically sees a rise in livestock slaughter, increasing the risk of food contamination, compounded by a severe heatwave in the country, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C in several regions, in addition to efforts to contain Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), a tick-borne virus associated with informal butchering and direct animal contact. In al-Sulaymaniyah, the provincial slaughterhouse received 735 animals over the first three days of the Eid holiday. Shalaw Aref, operations manager, confirmed that veterinary teams inspected all meat and disposed of nearly half a ton deemed unfit for consumption using approved sanitary protocols. 'We boosted technical and veterinary staff to ensure compliance with both health regulations and religious guidelines,' Aref told Shafaq News. Meanwhile, in Diyala, the Health Directorate closed 10 restaurants following surprise inspections. Fares al-Azzawi, the directorate's spokesperson, stated that teams documented severe hygiene breaches, including "unclean kitchens and improper food handling."
Shafaq News
07-06-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
CCHF on the rise: Iraq confirms 109 infections ahead of Eid al-Adha
Shafaq News/ Iraq has confirmed 109 cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) so far this year, the Health Ministry reported on Saturday. The ministry urged citizens to adhere to safety measures during Eid al-Adha, citing heightened risk from unregulated livestock slaughter and direct animal contact. 'Most cases are linked to unauthorized butchering and informal animal handling,' ministry spokesperson Saif al-Badr stated. Deputy Health Minister Hani al-Okaili called on the public to avoid street-side butchering. 'We advise citizens to purchase meat from licensed slaughterhouses and use gloves and designated tools when handling raw meat,' he told Shafaq News. Dhi Qar remains the hardest-hit province with 31 cases and one death, followed by eastern Baghdad (11 cases, five deaths), Wasit (12 cases, one death), Muthanna (eight cases, two deaths), and Maysan (eight cases, no deaths), with more cases in 13 other provinces.
