Summary Sindh reports first Congo virus case in 17-year-old, health officials urge precautions before Eid al-Adha amid transmission risks.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - The first case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has been confirmed in Sindh, health authorities said.
A 17-year-old patient is currently under treatment in intensive care, exhibiting symptoms including high fever and bleeding. Officials said the patient had been involved in livestock handling.
According to health experts, the virus is primarily transmitted through tick bites found on animals or through contact with infected livestock.
The provincial health department has urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures ahead of Eid al-Adha, advising the use of gloves while handling animals and maintaining hygiene to prevent infection.
