The Scientific Adviser to Alnoor University Delivers a Lecture on Hemorrhagic Fever at the Mosul Families and Clans Council

 Professor Dr. Munir Salem Albadrani, Scientific Advisor to Alnoor University, delivered a lecture at the Mosul Families and Clans Council on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, entitled (Hemorrhagic Fever and Methods of Prevention) In his lecture, he mentioned
      Hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease that can affect humans and some animals. In Iraq, the term (hemorrhagic fever) most commonly refers to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), which is associated with ticks and animals. It is
It often begins suddenly, and the most prominent symptoms include:
A very high fever.
Severe headache and muscle and joint pain.
Severe fatigue and exhaustion.
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
In severe cases, internal bleeding occurs, followed by external bleeding from the nose, mouth, eyes, and ears.
        The lecturer emphasized that if there is any suspicion that a person has contracted hemorrhagic fever, they should immediately visit the infectious diseases hospital and not wait until the symptoms worsen.
     The lecturer also discussed how it is transmitted to humans and the modes of transmission.
  He outlined the most important methods of prevention.
  He emphasized the importance of establishing modern slaughterhouses that meet international health and veterinary standards, thereby helping to provide a safe environment for slaughtering, skinning, and handling meat, while reducing the transmission of zoonotic diseases between humans and animals.
The lecture witnessed extensive interaction and a rich dialogue between the lecturer and the attendees, who raised a number of questions and inquiries regarding the disease, its modes of transmission, and ways to prevent it. Dr. Munir Albadrani provided comprehensive scientific answers and explanations.