Year's first Congo virus case reported in city

This year's first Congo virus case in Karachi has been reported, with the patient currently undergoing treatment in Ward 5 of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) since Monday. Although the patient was initially admitted with symptoms of high fever and diarrhoea, the Congo virus test results from a private hospital lab confirmed the presence of the virus.

Upon receiving the diagnosis, a commotion ensued at Jinnah Hospital. The 32-year-old patient was subsequently shifted to the hospital's ICU for further care. It is essential to note that the Congo virus is a deadly disease with a mere 10% chance of recovery.

The Congo virus is typically reported annually, coinciding with the large-scale movement of animals during Eid-ul-Azha. Congo virus is transmitted from animals to humans and from humans to humans.

Dr Nausheen, Deputy Executive Director of Jinnah Hospital, confirmed the patient's diagnosis and stated that the infected patient was being transferred to Sindh Infectious Disease Hospital & Research Centre near NIPA.