Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Iraq: 24 Dead
Public health authorities in Iraq are grappling with a sharp rise in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), reporting 24 fatalities linked to the tick-borne viral disease. The outbreak has placed veterinary and medical sectors on high alert across multiple provinces, as health ministries rush to contain transmission linked primarily to livestock handling and rural agricultural practices. … Read more