Congo Virus

32-year-old male patient was admitted to Ward 5 at Jinnah Hospital with high fever and diarrhoea

Experts suggest precautions while visiting cattle markets

Call for permanent market structures, action to safeguard livestock before Eid

Balochistan grapples with its vulnerabilities

Patient shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for treatment; condition said to be 'better'

Livestock officials spring into action after cases emerge in Balochistan

Governor directs awareness campaigns, preventive measures, and coordination to curb virus spread

So far at least three people have died from the deadly viral infection

Virus has claimed life of a young doctor and infected 16 others

AKUH reports 16 patients admitted to hospital so far

Balochistan implements ban on cattle slaughter beyond official facilities

Anti-tick spray campaign aims to curb the spread of dangerous diseases

Rapid dissemination of information about virus and its symptoms is a crucial tool in mitigating spread

Provincial health minister says Dr Shukarullah Langove's death occurred while he was being transported to Karachi

CM stressed the importance of providing immediate medical aid to exhibiting symptoms

Five doctors, three paramedics test positive for life-threatening disease

Experts warn the disease can cause bleeding at very early stages as Karachi records first case of the virus this year

35 cases detected in eastern China since 2018, virus believed to transmitted from animals to humans

Speakers urge public to make sure their cattles are tick-free

The report coming back on Wednesday confirmed that the deceased was infected with the virus

Sindh is already grappling with Covid-19, malaria, naegleria, and congo virus

With a shortage of vets in Pakistan, Centre, Sindh govt urge people to take precautionary measures

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV) virus not detected in the decease’s blood sample

Jam Kamal Khan issued instructions to functionalise Congo ward to dispense better treatment for patients

Number of confirmed Congo virus cases in Balochistan jumps to 25

Blood samples of another patient sent to Karachi

Of the 12 cases reported this year, the virus has claimed 10 lives

25 patients suspected of Congo virus had been brought to Quetta’s Fatima Jinnah hospital in the last four months

12 patients diagnosed with the virus have been reported in Karachi and eight of these patients have died

Two more suspected patients admitted to Fatima Jinnah Hospital

The latest death raised death toll to six in the current year

Tick-borne disease is easily preventable, but standards at cattle markets below the mark

A rise has been observed in the cases of Congo virus in Sindh, and this is the ninth case reported this year

All sacrificial animals will get anti-tick spray: DHA

Total eight cases of Congo virus have been reported in the province from January 1 to July 16

K-P health ministry has directed district administrations province to conduct vaccination drives before Eidul Azha

Faizan was the first patient who died from Congo fever in the current year

K-P health department confirmed the infection

Both patients passed away before being treated

Peshawar’s district administration takes action for few days only on health department’s advisory

Special monitoring teams will be formed to check attendance of doctors

Urges public to undertake precautionary measures against both diseases

Helpline set up for people to lodge complaints, request disinfection of animals

Urges the public to be careful during Eidul Azha

The patient, Bashir, has contracted the Congo virus, confirmed National Institute of Health

Officials urge caution ahead of Eidul Azha

Doctors recommend prior vaccination and the use of an antiseptic spray before animals are slaughtered

KMC warned the people, especially those visiting the cattle market, of taking precautionary measures

Health department concerned over potential threat of spread of Congo virus during Eid season

19-year-old Moiz was admitted to Jinnah hospital on Sunday