👉 The Iraqi Flu, also known as Spanish Flu, was a global pandemic that emerged in 1918 and peaked in the spring of 1919. It was particularly deadly due to its high mortality rate, especially among young adults, and its rapid spread facilitated by the unprecedented movement of troops during World War I. The virus, likely a variant of the H1N1 influenza strain, spread rapidly across continents, infecting an estimated one-third of the world's population. Symptoms included severe respiratory illness, fever, and pneumonia, and it was characterized by its unusual virulence and high infectivity. The Iraqi Flu highlighted the vulnerabilities of global health systems and underscored the need for international cooperation in disease surveillance and response.
