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Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Health
- Shafaq News
Kirkuk bans public Eid slaughter amid CCHF concerns
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Kirkuk remains free of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), health and local authorities announced on Wednesday, while implementing strict Eid al-Adha slaughtering rules to prevent potential outbreaks. CCHF carries a high fatality rate and often resurfaces around Eid al-Adha due to increased animal handling. Health officials have warned that unregulated slaughter practices significantly raise transmission risks. 'Preventive measures remain in force,' Spokesperson for the Kirkuk Health Department Saman Yaebeh told Shafaq News, noting that all animal sacrifices must take place exclusively inside the city's modern slaughterhouse under veterinary supervision. Acting District Commissioner Falah Khaleel Yaychili further issued formal directives banning animal slaughter in streets and open areas, citing public health and environmental protection laws. He added that veterinary teams will oversee pre- and post-slaughter inspections throughout the holiday. 'Any violation of these rules will trigger strict legal action,' he warned, urging residents to follow official guidelines to preserve public health and ensure a safe holiday environment.
Shafaq News
25-04-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Kirkuk: Health authorities receive CCHF Antiviral drugs
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Health authorities in Kirkuk received a new shipment of antiviral medication, as part of their continued efforts to contain the spread of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in the province. Speaking to Shafaq News, Arjan Mohammed Rashid, Director General of the Kirkuk Health Department, confirmed that 350 ampoules of Ribavirin 200mg had arrived at the directorate's pharmacy warehouse, following direct coordination with the Ministry of Health. Ribavirin is part of the approved treatment protocol for CCHF and is considered effective against several types of viral infections, Rashid added. He also praised the head of the pharmacy department and his team for securing critical medical supplies for the various healthcare facilities across the province. Earlier on Thursday, Iraq's Ministry of Health confirmed 26 cases of CCHF nationwide, including four deaths. CCHF is a viral hemorrhagic fever typically transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood. Highly contagious, the virus can lead to internal bleeding, organ failure, and death in severe cases. Early symptoms often include fever, fatigue, dizziness, and muscle pain. As the disease progresses, patients may experience hemorrhaging, neurological complications, kidney failure, and respiratory distress.
