Iraq reports 145 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases, 9 deaths

Iraq's health ministry announced on Monday that the country has recorded a total of 145 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases, including nine deaths, since the beginning of 2026.



Ministry spokesperson Saif al-Badr said in a statement that Dhi Qar province in southern Iraq recorded the highest infection number, documenting 74 confirmed cases and six fatalities.



According to the statement, other cases were distributed across several provinces, including 18 in al-Muthanna, nine in Maysan, and eight with one death in Diyala.



Al-Badr noted that the ministry's epidemiological surveillance teams are monitoring the health situation daily in coordination with relevant veterinary and regulatory authorities to enhance early detection and treatment.