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Sindh has recorded its first Congo virus case of 2025, as a 42-year-old resident of Malir, Karachi, died after testing positive for the Congo Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), health officials confirmed.
According to the Sindh Health Department, the patient tested positive on June 16 and passed away the next day.
The case has raised concerns about the spread of the tick-borne disease.
The Congo virus is transmitted through ticks commonly found on livestock, and human infection occurs through contact with infected animals or ticks. The virus has a mortality rate between 40–50 percent.
Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, two more cases of CCHF have been reported. Dr Qudratullah, a senior health official, confirmed that both patients were being treated at a Peshawar hospital, and their condition is currently stable.
Congo virus symptoms
The symptoms of Congo virus appear suddenly, often starting with high fever, headache, joint pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, and rashes.
Health experts urge people dealing with cattle to use protective gear and maintain hygiene.
Authorities have called for heightened surveillance, especially in cattle farms, to prevent further spread of the virus.
