ISLAMABAD: Whereas one Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) case was reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Institute of Well being (NIH) on Wednesday issued advisories for the prevention and management of CCHF, heatstroke, sunstroke and typhoid fever.
The NIH’s Centre for Ailments Management (CDC) has issued a number of advisories with the aim to sensitise related authorities to enhance the extent of preparedness in prevention and management of CCHF, heatstroke, sunstroke and typhoid fever.
The CDC said 101 CCHF circumstances have been reported within the nation final yr. Within the wake of excessive illness transmission and danger as a result of anticipated elevated human-animals’ interplay throughout upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, it’s crucial to be vigilant concerning the scenario and take steps to interrupt the transmission of CCHF.
It defined that CCHF is brought on by tick-borne Nairovirus. Animals similar to cattle, goats, sheep and hares are carriers of this virus, which is transmitted to individuals by tick bites or via contact with contaminated blood or tissues throughout and instantly after slaughter. CCHF may also be transmitted from contaminated particular person to a different particular person by contact with infectious blood, secretions or physique fluids, it added.
The advisory for prevention of heatstroke and sunstroke circumstances mentioned Pakistan was experiencing extreme local weather changes, together with frequent heatwave, as a result of international warming. Annually the vulnerability and influence of heatwave is growing, which can end in elevated morbidity and mortality as a result of warmth stroke, it talked about.
It suggested individuals to take fast measures similar to avoiding publicity to direct daylight, enhance in water consumption, consumption of salty meals, sporting hats and light-coloured and free garments. It says rehydration can stop the problems of heatstroke.
The CDC says Pakistan can also be among the many nations, with highest burdens of typhoid fever. Lack of entry to secure consuming water, poor hygiene practices and low immunisation protection surveillance make nation at excessive danger of elevated illness burden.
Printed in Daybreak, Might twenty third, 2024