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Rudaw Net
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- Business
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New Crimean-Congo fever case confirmed in Duhok
Also in Kurdistan Cabinet formation needed despite 'illegitimate' parliament: Komal leader Canada opens business council to enhance cooperation with Erbil, Baghdad: Ambassador Energy deals with US to boost industrial, economic growth: KRG official KDP accuses 'some' in Baghdad of eroding federalism, using salaries for leverage A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdistan Region's health ministry confirmed on Tuesday a new case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the northern Duhok province. 'A 28 year-old resident of Batifa district in [Duhok's] Zakho area, who works as a livestock farmer and had contact with animals,' developed symptoms of CCHF, the ministry said in a statement. 'Several diagnostic procedures and medical treatments have been undertaken,' the statement added, noting that the patient is currently under medical supervision and his condition is stable. The ministry further urged anyone working with animals to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms related to the disease. This is the fifth confirmed CCHF case in the Kurdistan Region this year. Previously, two cases - including one fatal - were reported in Duhok province, one in Koya, and another individual originally from Basra tested positive in Erbil. CCHF is a highly infectious viral disease transmitted through multiple routes, including bites from infected ticks, contact with blood or tissues of infected animals, exposure to bodily fluids of infected persons, and consumption of raw or undercooked meat from infected livestock. As of early May, Iraq had reported 53 confirmed infections and seven deaths, according to Riyadh al-Halfi, director general of the Public Health Directorate at the federal health ministry. Preventive measures continue to be implemented, including the use of protective gear such as gloves, masks, and goggles, especially for those handling animals or meat. Veterinary hospitals have also launched large-scale tick control campaigns since late April. The Iraqi government stated in April that it is 'exerting full efforts' to contain the outbreak, reassuring citizens that 'with proper measures in place, transmission to citizens will remain rare.' The federal health ministry urged caution when handling meat, recommending the use of protective gloves and separate utensils for raw meat.
Rudaw Net
a day ago
- General
- Rudaw Net
New Crimean-Congo fever case reported in Ranya
A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A 29-year-old livestock farmer in northern Sulaimani province has tested positive for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever after exposure to infected animals, the Kurdistan Region's health ministry announced on Friday. 'Another case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever was recorded, a 29-year-old male resident of Boskin sub-district in Ranya district in the Raparin administration, whose profession is livestock farming. He was exposed to infected animals,' read a statement from the ministry. 'He is currently hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is receiving treatment. His health condition is stable so far,' the statement added. This is the fourth confirmed case of the fever in the Kurdistan Region this year. Two cases, one of them fatal, were recorded in Duhok province and one in Koya, along with one person originally from Basra who tested positive in Erbil. 'Over the past two months, only four cases have been identified and confirmed. Unfortunately, one of them lost their life due to the severity of their health condition, and the other cases have completely recovered and been discharged from the hospital,' the ministry said. The Crimean-Congo fever is a highly infectious viral disease transmitted to humans through multiple routes, including bites from infected ticks, contact with the 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 reported 53 confirmed infections and seven deaths, the director general of the Public Health Directorate at the federal health ministry, Riyadh al-Halfi, told Rudaw at the time Preventive measures are ongoing. They include the use of protective gear, such as gloves, masks, and goggles, especially for those who work with animals or meat. Veterinary hospitals have also been conducting large-scale tick control campaigns since late April. The Iraqi government stated in April that it is 'exerting full efforts' to contain the outbreak, reassuring citizens that 'with proper measures in place, transmission to citizens will remain rare.' The ministry urged caution when handling meat, recommending the use of protective gloves and separate utensils for raw meat.
Rudaw Net
19-05-2025
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Mosul woman diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever in Erbil
Also in Kurdistan President Barzani pushes to boost Erbil-Tehran ties, elevate Kurdistan Region's status The secrets of Soran: A 7,000-year-old discovery KDP, PUK to contest Iraq's 2025 legislative elections separately: KRG deputy PM Kurdistan Region governors to visit Sanandaj for economy talks A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A woman from Mosul has been diagnosed with Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region's health ministry announced on Sunday, amid nationwide concern over rising CCHF cases. 'A citizen from Mosul was diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever in Erbil,' the Region's health ministry stated, elaborating that the infected woman is 27 years old. The ministry added that in the last month, two other CCHF cases had been reported in the Kurdistan Region. One patient in the Region's northern Duhok province, who had passed away, and another who completely recovered and was discharged from the hospital. The ministry did not specify the location of the second case. In early May, the Kurdistan Region recorded its first confirmed case of CCHF in the town of Koya, southeast of Erbil. CCHF is a highly infectious viral disease transmitted to humans through multiple routes, including bites from infected ticks, contact with the 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 reported 53 confirmed infections and seven deaths, the director general of the country's Public Health Directorate at the health ministry, Riyadh al-Halfi, then told Rudaw. Preventive measures are ongoing. They include the use of protective gear, such as gloves, masks, and goggles, especially for those who work with animals or meat. Veterinary hospitals have also been conducting large-scale tick control campaigns since late April. The Iraqi government stated in April that it is 'exerting full efforts' to contain the outbreak, reassuring citizens that 'with proper measures in place, transmission to citizens will remain rare.' The ministry then urged caution in meat handling, especially among homemakers, recommending the use of protective gloves and separate utensils for raw meat.
Rudaw Net
11-05-2025
- Health
- Rudaw Net
First Crimean-Congo fever patient dies in Duhok
A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Duhok province on Saturday confirmed its first Crimean-Congo fever fatality, a hospital official told Rudaw. The patient, a 45-year-old woman from the Sheladze subdistrict, was admitted to Azadi Teaching Hospital on Wednesday after exhibiting symptoms of the disease. On Friday, her test results returned from Baghdad and confirmed the diagnosis. She passed away on Saturday, Sagvan Sulaiman, head of the hospital, told Rudaw. The Kurdistan Region's first case of Crimean-Congo fever this year was recorded on May 2 in the town of Koya in Erbil province. Riyadh al-Halfi, director general of the Public Health Directorate at the health ministry, told Rudaw on Monday that they have recorded 53 cases of the fever, including seven deaths. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a highly contagious virus that can be transmitted to humans through several routes, including contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals, bites from infected ticks, direct exposure to bodily fluids of infected individuals, and consumption of raw or undercooked meat from infected livestock. It is frequently fatal, with severe symptoms including internal bleeding, coma, and multi-organ failure. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) introduced precautionary measures last month to prevent the spread of the disease. Hayder Doski contributed to this article.
Rudaw Net
05-05-2025
- Health
- Rudaw Net
Seven dead, 53 infected with hemorrhagic fever across Iraq: Health ministry
Also in Iraq Iraqi defense ministry sues Kirkuk Kurdish farmer over insult allegation Halabja becomes Iraq's 19th province Turkmen MP urges end to Baghdad-Erbil trade restrictions, warns of empty markets Iraq apprehends two escaped prisoners A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Seven people have died from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Iraq and 53 others have been confirmed to be infected, a senior official from the Iraqi health ministry told Rudaw on Monday. Riyadh al-Halfi, Director General of the Public Health Directorate at the health ministry, told Rudaw's Ziyad Ismael that 'any patient showing symptoms consistent with hemorrhagic fever, along with a history of contact with animals or raw meat, is treated as a suspected case.' Blood samples are then collected from these individuals and sent to the specialized laboratories for confirmation, he explained. Halfi further noted that 'treatments are available in all hospitals across Iraq,' adding that 'antiviral medications and supportive remedies are being used to help accelerate the patients' recovery from the infection.' CCHF is a highly infectious viral disease transmitted to humans through multiple routes, including bites from infected ticks, contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals, exposure to bodily fluids of infected individuals, and consumption of raw or undercooked meat from infected livestock. Preventive measures include the use of protective gear - such as gloves, masks, and goggles - especially for those who work with animals or meat. Veterinary hospitals have since late April been conducting large-scale tick control campaigns to reduce transmission. The Iraqi government around that time stated that it is 'exerting full efforts' to contain the outbreak, reassuring citizens that 'with proper measures in place, transmission to citizens will remain rare.' The ministry urged caution in meat handling, especially among homemakers, recommending the use of protective gloves and separate utensils for raw meat. The Kurdistan Region on Friday recorded the first case of CCHF in the town of Koya, southeast of Erbil, according to the Region's health ministry.. The infected person, a 42-year-old butcher, is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition, ministry spokesperson Sarkar Surchi said. Halfi told Rudaw on Monday, 'We are closely monitoring the situation in the Kurdistan Region,' adding that the cooperation entails 'providing treatments and diagnostic supplies, and treating the Region's provinces.' The director general of the Public Health Directorate at the Iraqi health ministry further confirmed to Rudaw that Baghdad in late April allocated emergency funds to the ministries of agriculture and health to step up 'tick control' efforts. 'Directives to prevent unregulated slaughtering and livestock movement' were also issued, Halfi elaborated. 'We are working in full coordination with all stakeholders, including veterinary services, to break the cycle of infection,' he said, reaffirming the government's commitment to a nationwide public health response.
