Baghdad: The Ministry of Health has announced that there have been 42 deaths out of 296 cases of hemorrhagic fever recorded since the start of this year. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry highlighted that Dhi Qar Governorate continues to report the highest number of deaths and infections, with 114 cases, including 11 fatalities. The Ministry noted that the majority of these infections are occurring among livestock traders, sheep breeders, and butchers.