Abstract

Schistosomiasis is widespread in Egypt and portions of Iraq where rice crops are grown. Urinary schistosomiasis spreads across different 
regions of the world, including Iraq. High infection rates have been documented in Iraq since the 1930s, it presents a serious risk to the 
country's health. The infection rates in the provinces of Maysan, Basra, and Thi-qar were 84%, 80%, and 80%, respectively. For the last 
several years Iraq has been free from the incidences of schistosomiasis Some reports mentioned that Iraq has applied a Schistosomiasis 
control and elimination program resulting in reduced prevalence of the disease. In 2003 and 2010, schistosomiasis was still not eliminated, 
with prevalence rates at 0. 1%). According to the information received in this paper, the mountainous regions of the country are risk-free. 
Some Cases of Schistosomiasis have been documented throughout the whole river systems of the Euphrates and Tigris (up to Samarra in 
the north), as well as their tributaries, irrigation canals, marshlands, and urban areas. There are isolated cases in the Nineveh Governorate's 
Telkef area and the Al Qa'im (Al-Anbar Governorate). Some studies mentioned that the national control programs ensured that Iraq was 
schistosomiasis-free in 2020. Research has found a correlation between schistosomiasis-associated infections and bladder cancer the 
studies concluded that schistosomiasis-associated bladder cancer still is a problem in Iraq as well as other endemic countries.