The Iraqi Ministry of Health said that there are seven recorded cases of AIDS in children under the age of four in the country.
“We have recorded seven cases of AIDS among children aged four and below,” health ministry spokesperson Saif Badr told Channel8.
“Iraq is categorized among countries with a relatively low number of AIDS cases, totaling over 2,000 cases, a figure considerably lower than the global and regional averages,” he said.
“Someone diagnosed with AIDS can lead a life with the disease through consistent treatment,” he said.
“AIDS treatment is available in all specialized centers across Baghdad and the provinces,” Badr said, further noting, “Transmission of AIDS may occur through practices such as bloodletting and tattooing, among other factors.”
“As of now, there is no vaccine or cure for AIDS, making early detection the crucial stage in managing the disease,” he said.
