IFP Exclusive

One dies of Congo fever in Iran’s Yazd

One person has died of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the central Iranian province of Yazd, the head of the Non-Communicable Diseases Department of the province’s health center has confirmed.

The patient had been hospitalized for several days, according to the center.
Iranian health ministry has advised those in contact with the livestock to take precautions against the viral disease.

Endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans, the disease causes severe bleeding.

People usually catch it through contact with the blood of infected animals.
Symptoms of the disease may include fever, muscle pains, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding into the skin. Complications may include liver failure.

Iran’s neighboring country, Iraq, is experiencing a sharp uptick in the number of Congo fever cases which is feared to spread the disease.

Iranian officials say the surge in Iraq can cause the spread of the disease as there are no vaccines to curb it yet.

IFP Editorial Staff

The IFP Editorial Staff is composed of dozens of skilled journalists, news-writers, and analysts whose works are edited and published by experienced editors specialized in Iran News. The editor of each IFP Service is responsible for the report published by the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website, and can be contacted through the ways mentioned in the "IFP Editorial Staff" section.

Recent Posts

Too early to predict future of Syria: Iran FM

It is “too early” to make any predictions for Syria’s future as there are a…

5 hours ago

President Pezeshkian calls for Support for Palestine in Message to Pope

In a message to the Pope on Christmas Day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged…

6 hours ago

Iranian company unveils vacuum distillation device for oil product quality measurement

An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a vacuum distillation device that is now being used…

9 hours ago

Christmas spirit in Tehran

As the New Year 2025 approaches, a warm and festive atmosphere envelops Iran’s capital of…

10 hours ago

Iranian president meets Christians, urges solidarity

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed solidarity with Christians, highlighting endeavours for peaceful coexistence in…

10 hours ago

Israel provides full support for theft of humanitarian aid to starve Gazans: Report

Israel has provided full support for the theft of humanitarian assistance, killing security personnel to…

10 hours ago