Erbil (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi Ministry of Health held a crucial meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday to discuss global health preparedness against the Mpox virus, commonly known as monkeypox.

The ministry emphasized the development of a comprehensive precautionary plan to prevent the virus from entering Iraq.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Health detailed that the meeting was conducted under the guidance and supervision of Minister of Health Saleh Mehdi al-Hasnawi.

The discussion was led by Riyadh Abdul Amir al-Halfi, Director of the Public Health Department, alongside key WHO representatives and department heads.