In Karachi’s Malir district, a 42-year-old man succumbed to Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), marking the first fatality from the disease in Sindh this year, according to the provincial health department. He tested positive on June 16 at Indus Hospital in Korangi and died the following day .
CCHF is a severe viral disease spread largely through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and after slaughter. The World Health Organization estimates a fatality rate of 10–40%, and there is currently no approved vaccine.
Health officials have emphasized safety measures—wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, and avoiding direct contact with animals—to reduce infection risk, especially with Eidul‑Azha approaching.
In related news, two additional CCHF cases have been reported in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Those patients are currently stable in a hospital in Peshawar, according to KP health authorities.
During Eidul‑Azha, increased human-animal interaction—including livestock handling and slaughter—raises the likelihood of Congo fever transmission. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and follow preventive protocols.
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