Incidences of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in Iraq are on the rise, and in many cases they are deadly. Several cases have been registered in the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, as the Veterinary Hospital Administration in Dhi Qar governorate announced on June 11 international action to eradicate VHF in the governorate in cooperation with the International Red Cross (IRC).
VHF spreads when people come in contact with infected animals or insects and can spread person-to-person. The disease can affect the cardiovascular system, and symptoms include bleeding or hemorrhaging.
