36 Cases of Congo Fever in Afghanistan’s Herat in 2 Months

The Khaama Press
Jun 30, 2023

36 Cases of Congo Fever in Afghanistan’s Herat in 2 Months


In the past two months, 36 instances of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever have been reported by doctors in the western province of Herat, Afghanistan, including five deaths.

The number of cases increased this year, according to Mohammad Asif Kabir, Deputy Public Health of Herat which has led to authorities’ concern about the spread of diseases, especially throughout Eid-ul-Adha.