First case of hemorrhagic fever confirmed in Salah Al-Din

SALAH AL-DIN — Salah Al-Din Governorate has recorded its first confirmed case of hemorrhagic fever, a health official told 964media.

Yassin Mohammed, a member of the Salah Al-Din health committee, said the patient, a 41-year-old livestock owner from Saouba village in Samarra district, was transferred to a local hospital by family members two days ago after showing symptoms consistent with the illness.

Hemorrhagic fever, often transmitted through ticks or direct contact with infected animals or bodily fluids, poses a recurring threat in Iraq’s rural areas, particularly during the warmer seasons.

The individual, identified as Kahlan Fattah, was initially admitted to Samarra Hospital and later referred to Tikrit Teaching Hospital due to worsening health conditions. Medical staff suspected a case of hemorrhagic fever, and his samples were sent to Baghdad for testing.

Mohammed said the test results were received and confirmed the infection.

The patient is currently under medical supervision. This marks the first documented case of the disease in Salah Al-Din Governorate this year.

Nationwide, Iraq’s Health Ministry announced on May 28 that 95 cases had been recorded since the start of the year, including 13 deaths. Officials said medical institutions across the country are prepared to diagnose and respond to new infections and that the situation remains under control.