Diyala official denies death from hemorrhagic fever, confirms one stable case

BAGHDAD, Iraq — A government source in Diyala province has denied reports that a person died from hemorrhagic fever in an eastern agricultural area, saying the claims are inaccurate. The source confirmed that a single 20-year-old student has been diagnosed with the disease and that his condition is stable. All preventive measures related to the patient are being carried out by the central joint commission that monitors hemorrhagic fever cases, according to the source. The commission said the total number of cases recorded in Diyala during 2026 has remained limited and lower than in several other Iraqi provinces. Suspected cases have had samples sent to laboratories in Baghdad, where the diagnosis was confirmed through analysis. The commission said it is closely following the file and has taken the required protective steps for each confirmed case. No further details were immediately available.