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IRQ: Epidemic - 05-2026 - Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Iraq/IRCS (2026-06-11)
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at ReliefWeb
· June 12, 2026
· 3 min read
. Description Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) remains a significant public health concern in Iraq during the 2026 seasonal transmission period. The disease, which is endemic in the country, is primarily associated with exposure to infected ticks, direct contact with infected livestock, and ha
Key takeaway According to official reports from the Iraqi Ministry of Health and publicly available surveillance updates, Iraq recorded a continued rise in confirmed CCHF cases during May 2026.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Description Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) remains a significant public health concern in Iraq during the 2026 seasonal transmission period. The disease, which is endemic in the country, is primarily associated with exposure to infected ticks, direct contact with infected livestock, and ha
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