Anti-Congo campaign launched in Quetta

On the directions of Commissioner Quetta Division Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, the district administration has taken concrete step to prevent Congo virus in view of increasing cases in various areas including provincial capital.

The Department of Livestock has sprayed animals at the entry and exit routes in the cattle markets to prevent outbreak of Congo.

District Livestock Officer Quetta Director Dawood Khan Kakar said teams have been deployed at 13 various locations in the city and mobile vans are taking part in the spray campaign launched in Quetta city.

He said as many as 45,782 animals have been sprayed in the houses, dairy farms and cattle markets so far.

During the ongoing campaign, around 22,317 sheep, 18,453 goats and 5,000 other small animals have been disinfected.

District Officer Quetta Dr. Dawood Khan Kakar instructed the butchers and those who slaughter animals in their houses to wear masks, use glasses for precautionary measures.

He said people who keep animals in their homes should inject ticks and spray their animals after 20 days through precautionary measures.

In August a man died of Congo virus in Quetta, raising death toll to five across the province. Health department official said that a 42-year-old man, resident of Quetta, passed away.