Director of the Public Health Department, Riyadh Abdul Amir, stated that while no monkeypox cases have been registered thus far, health offices across the provinces are on high alert to address any potential threats of the disease.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iraqi health officials have confirmed that no cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in the country, with special teams being set up at border crossings and airports to monitor for any suspicious cases.

Director of the Public Health Department, Riyadh Abdul Amir, stated that while no monkeypox cases have been registered thus far, health offices across the provinces are on high alert to address any potential threats of the disease.

According to Riyadh Abdul Amir, dedicated teams have been deployed at border crossings and airports to screen travelers and identify any suspected cases of monkeypox.

He added that Iraq is in close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other relevant bodies to ensure proper diagnosis and response measures.

Monkeypox, a contagious viral disease first identified in humans in the 1970s, originated in Central and West Africa.