Karachi: Pharmacist of civil hospital Quetta infected by Congo virus fever has been shifted to Karachi, citing spokesperson of young doctors. Young Doctors Association spokesperson Dr Arif said that number of Congo virus patients shifted to Karachi for treatment has reached to nine.

“Total 16 positive cases of Congo virus have surfaced till now and two more patients will be transferred to Karachi,” Dr Arif said. He complained that government not tackling matter seriously.

Balochistan government issued red alert over alarming situation of Congo virus fever in province that has claimed 16 lives. Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Domki directed province’s health and livestock departments to take immediate steps to curb disease.

Interim Chief Minister instructed for conveying immediate information about virus to general public. He directed for anti-viral spray at livestock farms. This new type of Congo virus fever could become deadly for an infected person, Domki said. “In case of symptoms of Congo virus, patient should be provided emergency medical guidance,” he said. At least 41 patients of Congo Virus brought to Fatima Jinnah Hospital of Quetta this year and 16 of them have died.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 07 2023

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