Afghanistan reports sharp rise in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases
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Afghanistan recorded a sharp increase in suspected Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases in June, with 483 suspected infections and 21 deaths, as health officials linked the surge to increased livestock handling during Eid al-Adha.
The WHO's Afghanistan office said the June figures marked a significant increase from May, when 176 suspected cases and nine deaths were reported, representing a 174.4% rise in suspected infections.
Health officials attributed the surge primarily to Eid al-Adha, a period during which increased livestock handling and widespread animal slaughter significantly raise the risk of virus transmission.
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease primarily transmitted through tick bites or direct contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals. Human-to-human transmission can also occur through contact with the blood or bodily fluids of infected patients, particularly in healthcare settings.
The WHO urged the public to take preventive measures, including avoiding tick bites, using protective clothing when handling livestock, and following strict infection prevention protocols in healthcare facilities.(ILKHA)
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