Spanish Flu in Kerman from 1918 to 1920

The Spanish flu outbreak is one of the historical catastrophes in southern Iran, Kerman province, and the city of Kerman, which wiped out most of the population. The epidemic began on October 29, 1918, and continued until 1920 in several waves. Within three years, the people of Kerman, due to a Persian famine and disease, were reduced from 50,000-60,000 to around 25,000-30,000. In rural areas of Kerman province, there were up to 100% deaths. It effectively killed half the population of the city and caused severe damage to its demographic context and economic development. A rather unpleasant remnant of the epidemic is Tandarestan Cemetery in Kerman, which is the burial place of many people and celebrities, such as Nazim al-Islam Kermani (1861-1918), a famous historian, writer, and journalist. This article explores the importance of local medical history in Kerman, the effects of the flu outbreak, World War I, and the presence of the British that led to an artificial famine and malnutrition. Finally, the role played by this colonial government in amplifying the flu outbreak, the wrong prescription of opium, and the decimation of the city. This study examines the type of Spanish Flu Pandemicin Kerman, the death toll, and the treatment of British troops for the people.