An Overview of the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Iraq

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is currently implicated as a public health threat in Iraq. This perspective study explored the increasing rate of CCHF cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as climate change and human-animal conflict during festivities. CCHF mainly spreads through contact with infected humans/animals and by <i>Hyalomma</i> ticks. One health approach takes into account humans and animals as well as environmental science and economics should be established. Rural health care, vector control, and public awareness must be strengthened. It is important to continue cross-border cooperation and research about diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine development to control CCHF in Iraq and the region.