Ministry of Health: No Hantavirus Cases Recorded in Iraq and Epidemiological Situation is Reassuring

The Ministry of Health confirmed that no Hantavirus infections have been recorded inside Iraq, noting that the epidemiological situation remains stable. The official ministry spokesperson stated that surveillance teams continue to monitor health developments regionally and internationally on a daily basis. The ministry added that it has taken proactive measures, including strengthening the disease surveillance system, distributing scientific bulletins to health departments, tightening infection control procedures in medical institutions, and raising public awareness about prevention methods. It is worth noting that Hantavirus is a zoonotic disease transmitted through contact with rodent excretions or inhalation of contaminated particles, and is not typically transmitted between humans.


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Ministry of Health: No Hantavirus Cases Recorded in Iraq and Epidemiological Situation is Reassuring

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10 May 2026
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