ISLAMABAD: In the wake of recent surge in Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases, a contingency plan has been designed for prevention and control of the disease, especially during Eid-ul-Azha because of exposure to tick infected animals and their massive movement.
An important meeting was held comprising representatives of the National Institute of Health (NIH) with Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) here on Tuesday, aimed at developing a strategy to curtail the fever.
During the meeting, it was informed that most cases of the CCHF are reported between March to May and August to October and there is an increased risk …read more
Source: Pakistan Today
