National Institute of Health warns of Congo virus, heatstroke before Eidul Azha

National Institute of Health warns of Congo virus, heatstroke before Eidul Azha

ISLAMABAD: As Eidul Azha approaches and a heatwave impacts southern parts of the country, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued advisories on preventing Crimean Congo Haemorr­hagic Fever (CCHF) and heatstroke. The advisories urge he­­alth departments in provinces, AJK, Gilgit-Baltis­tan, and Islamabad to make necessary arrangements in line with standard operating procedures and to raise public awareness of safety measures. The adviso…

NIH issues health advisory to prevent spread of Congo virus head of Eid al-Adha

ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an urgent health advisory urging precautionary measures to curb the potential spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) ahead of Eid al-Adha. In preparation for the Eid festivities—which involve large-scale animal slaughter—health departments across Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, have been instructed to implement existing Standard Operating Proc…