Afghanistan - 700 people infected with an unidentified contagious disease in Parwan province - September 25+

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500 infected by contagious diseases in Parwan, Afghanistan

By Fidel Rahmati
September 25, 2024

Health officials in Parwan province report that around 500 people in the Shinwari district have been infected with an unidentified contagious disease.

Hekmatullah Shamim, the spokesperson for the governor of Parwan, stated on Wednesday, September 25, that these individuals have been suffering from the illness for several days in the district.

Provincial officials in Parwan further report that 50 people have lost their lives due to this disease.

Doctors in Parwan have described the symptoms of this contagious and unknown disease as weakness, pain in the arms and legs, diarrhea, and high fever.

Health authorities have also stated that the condition of those infected with this infectious disease is critical.

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https://www.khaama.com/500-infected-by-contagious-diseases-in-parwan-afghanistan/

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2nd source. Given the political situation it is impossible to know if these reports are accurate or not.



500 infectious disease cases registered in Parwan
Farid Tanha
25 Sep 2024 - 11:05

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): An unknown contagious illness has killed two people and affected 500 others in Kafshan valley of Parwan’s Shinwari district.

The governor’s office quoted officials of the Public Health Department as confirming the breakout of the unknown disease in the Kafshan valley of Shinwari district.

The disease is spreading fast, affecting 500 people, with 50 in severe condition, besides killing two people, according to a statement from the governor’s house.

more....https://pajhwok.com/2024/09/25/500-i...red-in-parwan/

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CHARIKAR CITY (SW) – An alarming outbreak of an unknown contagious disease has emerged in Parwan province, affecting approximately 500 residents, with the number of cases on the rise, according to local health officials.

Abdullah Afghanmal, Deputy Director of Public Health in Parwan, reported that the outbreak began four days ago – Sunday, September 22 – in the Kafshan Valley of Shinwari district.

He confirmed that two individuals have succumbed to the illness, and the health condition of 50 others is critical.

Symptoms among the affected include severe fatigue, intense pain, and high fever.

Afghanmal noted that emergency response teams have arrived in Shinwari district, where samples have been collected from those exhibiting symptoms.

Health authorities are urging residents to seek medical attention if they experience similar symptoms and to remain vigilant as the situation develops.
https://swn.af/en/2024/09/mysterious...-500-infected/

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In Parwan, 500 people were infected with an unknown infectious disease; The local residents are worried

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In Parwan province, 500 people have been infected with an unknown infectious disease.

The residents of this province are worried about the spread of this infectious disease.

Hekmatullah Shamim, the spokesman for the governor of the Taliban government for Parwan, said that the number of people infected with an unknown infectious disease has reached 500 people.

On Wednesday, September 25, he published a video on his X page and said that since four days, two people have died due to this infectious disease in Shinwaro district of Parwan, and the health condition of 50 others is critical.

He adds: "More than 500 people have been infected with an unknown infectious disease in the Kashfan Valley of Shinwaro District, Parwan Ghorband Valley. So far, two people have died due to this unknown disease and the health condition of 50 others has been shown to be critical."

He says that health teams are present in the area to help provide health services to the people.
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At the same time, Abdul Fattah Rashid, a resident of Parwan's Kashfan, who himself and his two sisters were infected with this unknown infectious disease and are now hospitalized in Kabul, told Azadi Radio: "Unfortunately, two weeks ago, he contracted this disease. He got infected, at first we would get fever, we would feel cold, we would not be warmed by anything, then after 20 minutes it would be so hot that it would be too much. Our existence is very abnormal. No, our existence has become very weak."

According to him, more women than men are affected by this disease in their area.

Another resident of Kasufan, Mohammad, whose sister is suffering from this disease, told Azadi Radio: "This viral disease is very serious. It is not even known yet that it is Corona. Whatever it is, the patients are facing severe problems. The members of the house are suffering from this disease, we sent them to the hospital in Kabul."

They want the government authorities to diagnose this disease and prevent its further spread.

At the same time, Dr. Abdul Jalil Haidari, chief physician of Parwan provincial hospital, told Azadi Radio that people suffering from this disease continue to come to this hospital.

The name says: "Last week, clients came to our hospital who were suffering from a disease similar to Congo. Some were hospitalized, some were sent to the center and a mobile health center was also built in the area. Yesterday, six people visited Kabul. We have sent it to you, so far no answer or sample has been received as to what disease it is."

He says that the cause of the spread of this disease and the type of the disease have not yet been determined.

He also said that people suffering from this disease mostly complain of severe leg pain, high fever and diarrhea.

The resident of Parwan expresses concern about the spread of this disease and wants the Taliban government to prevent the spread of this disease.

https://pa.azadiradio.com/a/33134572.html

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(Video in Pashto language)

So far, 550 people have been infected with an unknown disease in the Kashfan valley of Parwan Shinwaro district.
Shahr Ba Shahr FM

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So far, 550 people have been infected with an unknown disease in the Kashfan valley of Parwan Shinwaro district. Officials of Parwan Public Health Department say: 2 people died from this disease. They went to the area with the planetary health teams for the purpose of treatment. More on the report...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2kYvfT2vd0

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According to the officials, over the past 24 hours, an additional 200 people have contracted the disease, and two have died.

Previously, local officials in Parwan reported that around 500 people had been infected with this unknown disease.

Habib Ur Rahman, the head of the clinic in Kafshan Valley, Shinwari district, Parwan province, updated the number of infected individuals to 700, adding, "Our statistics have reached 700 people as of today. Currently, we have two fatalities, and today we sent thirteen others to the Parwan Civil Hospital."
https://tolonews.com/health-190904

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The number of people suffering from unknown diseases has increased in Parwan

Spogmai Radio by Spogmai Radio September 27, 2024 in Afghanistan

Officials of Shinwaru district of Parwan province inform about the spread of an unknown disease in the Kasufan valley of this district. The head of the health center of Koshfan-3, Shinwaro district of Parwan, says that seven hundred people have been infected with an unknown disease in this area, and two of them have lost their lives. This unknown disease, which has recently spread, is increasing and two hundred people have been infected with it in the last twenty-four hours alone. Earlier, Parwan regional officials had reported that 500 people were infected with this disease, including women and children. Body weakness, severe muscle pain, diarrhea and severe fever are the symptoms of this disease. This unknown disease has been spreading in Parwan Shinwaru district for the past one week.

https://www.spogmairadio.com/107107/

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Afghanistan’s health ministry convenes urgent meeting on disease outbreak in Parwan
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Published 2 hours ago on September 30, 2024By Ariana News
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In a statement issued Sunday by the ministry, the deputy minister for health services Mawlawi Abdulwali Haqqani called the meeting, which was attended by central directors from the ministry, representatives from the infectious disease hospital and other experts.

Haqqani ordered specialized health teams to be deployed to the affected area and ordered a follow up meeting to be convened with World Health Organization representatives and other health partners.

The teams deployed to the area will focus on raising public awareness, assessing the health status of patients, and ensuring the provision of comprehensive medical facilities for both patients and local residents.

“These efforts are critical to facilitate urgent interventions necessary to mitigate the outbreak,” the statement read.
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https://www.ariananews.af/afghanista...0and%20malaria.

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Urgent Meeting Addresses Acute Diarrhea Outbreak In Kafshan Valley: Health Teams Deployed For Immediate Response


Sun, Sep 29 2024 2:33 PM

A meeting convened under the leadership of Mawlawi Abdulwali Haqqani, the deputy minister for Health Services at the Ministry of Public Health, brought together central directors from the ministry, representatives from the infectious disease hospital, and the implementing agency JACK for the vaccination campaign. This meeting aimed to address and respond to the recent outbreak of acute diarrhea in the Kafshan Valley of the Ghurbund district in Parwan province.

During the proceedings, the deputy minister for Health Services assigned various specialized health teams to deploy to the affected area. Their objectives include raising public awareness, assessing the health status of patients, and ensuring the provision of comprehensive medical facilities for both patients and local residents. These efforts are critical to facilitate urgent interventions necessary to mitigate the outbreak.

Furthermore, the representative of the implementing agency JACK for the vaccination campaign in Parwan province received directives to actively engage in monitoring the health situation in the Kafshan Valley. They are expected to mobilize all available medical resources to ensure effective treatment for those affected.

Additionally, a subsequent meeting is planned with representatives from the World Health Organization and other health partners. This collaboration aims to enhance the Ministry of Public Health's efforts in delivering essential health services to the community, particularly for those in dire need.

https://moph.gov.af/en/urgent-meeting-addresses-acute-diarrhea-outbreak-kafshan-valley-health-teams-deployed-immediate

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THAILAND

Public Health Ministry warns of Afghan illness

PUBLISHED : 10 OCT 2024 AT 04:00
NEWSPAPER SECTION: NEWS
WRITER: APINYA WIPATAYOTIN

The Public Health Ministry is stepping up surveillance of incoming travellers from Afghanistan in a bid to prevent the spread of an unknown infectious disease.

The move comes after local officials reported over 500 people have been infected with the mystery ailment in Kafshan Valley, located in the Shinwari district of Parwan province, about 80km north of the capital, Kabul.
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Dr Panumas Yanwetsakul, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said on Wednesday that the ministry is aware of the outbreak and is implementing precautionary measures to screen travellers and prevent the disease from entering the country.
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https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2880856/ddc-warns-of-afghan-illness