Alnoor University’s Scientific Advisor delivers a lecture on hemorrhagic fever at the Council of Mosul Families and Households

Professor Dr. Munir Salem Al-Badrani, Scientific Advisor to Alnoor University, delivered a lecture at the Council of Mosul Families and Clans on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, entitled (Hemorrhagic Fever and Methods of Prevention.)He discussed in it
Hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease that can affect humans and some animals. In Iraq, hemorrhagic fever generally refers to Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), which is associated with ticks and animals. It is
It usually 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 may have hemorrhagic fever, they should immediately seek medical attention at an infectious diseases hospital and not wait until the symptoms worsen.
The lecturer also addressed how the disease is transmitted to humans and the modes of infection.
He outlined the most important methods of prevention.
He emphasized the importance of establishing modern slaughterhouses in accordance with international health and veterinary standards, thereby contributing to providing a safe environment for slaughtering, skinning, and handling meat, and 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 concerning the disease, its modes of transmission, and ways to prevent it. Dr. Muneer Albadrani provided comprehensive scientific answers and clarifications.