Addressing the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Crisis in Pakistan's Healthcare System: An Urgent Call for Holistic Action

Cureus. 2024 Mar 24;16(3):e56831. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56831. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Abstract

The recent resurgence of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Pakistan's Balochistan province has significantly impacted both the medical community and the general population. Initially perceived as a concerning development, the situation has deteriorated, culminating in the infection and mortality of healthcare workers directly engaged in managing this virulent outbreak. This critical situation necessitates an urgent and collective response, transcending national boundaries to involve the international healthcare community.

Keywords: crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever virus; outbreak; outcome; pakistan; public health.

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