Iraq blames overseas travel and tattoos for rise in HIV cases

Iraq blames overseas travel and tattoos for rise in HIV cases

Iraqi health authorities have reported a rise in HIV infections, with officials blaming new cases on overseas travel and exposure at unlicensed tattoo and cosmetic centres. According to the health ministry, recent infections have been identified among Iraqis returning from tourist or medical trips abroad, students studying overseas, and individuals who received services at facilities operating outside official regulation. Health officials also c…