The National Institute of Health has issued advisories on Congo fever (C-C-H-F), and heat and sunstroke, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
These advisories have been issued to the relevant health institutions to take timely and appropriate measures to prevent the disease.
According to the advisory, Congo fever is a specific type of virus (neurovirus). The disease is caused by the virus (Virus), which is found in ticks hidden in the hair of many animals, such as goats, sheep and rabbits, etc.
This virus is transmitted to humans either through the bite of a tick or through the blood or tissues of infected animals during and immediately after slaughtering the animal.
The transmission of this virus to humans occurs through the blood of infected ticks or animals. This virus can also be transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person.
According to advisories, 61 cases of this disease have been reported in Pakistan in 2024.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the movement of animals from all provinces of the country increases unusually and the contact and proximity of the general public with animals also increases.
Therefore, there is a risk of the spread of Congo fever.
Therefore, it is very important to take precautions to stay safe from this virus.
The advisory advises citizens to wear light-colored clothes so that ticks on clothes can be easily detected.
If there is a tick on the skin or clothing, remove it safely. Avoid going to areas where ticks are abundant.
According to the heat/sunstroke advisory, in recent years, Pakistan, like the rest of the world, has been facing severe climate change due to global warming, including heat waves.
The risks and effects of heat waves are increasing in the country every year, which may result in an increase in illness and deaths due to heat stroke.
The advisory emphasizes that it is appropriate to take immediate necessary steps in this regard.
Avoiding direct sunlight and dehydration can prevent complications of heat stroke. For more information, both advisories are available on the website of the National Institute of Health.
Reporter: Babar Shehzad