Following the detection of a case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has released several advisories addressing CCHF, heatstroke, sunstroke, and typhoid fever. These advisories are intended to raise awareness among relevant authorities and enhance readiness for managing these health risks.
The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) within the National Institute of Health (NIH) emphasized the crucial importance of vigilance against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), especially with the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, which entails increased human-animal interactions. Pakistan recorded 101 cases of CCHF last year.
The CDC underscored that CCHF, caused by the tick-borne Nairovirus, is primarily transmitted to humans through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood or tissues, particularly during slaughter. Additionally, human-to-human transmission can occur through contact with infectious blood, secretions, or body fluids.
