Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Re: Pakistan: 2014 CCHF cases
Volume 5, Issue 45, Wednesday 12 November 2014
http://www.emro.who.int/images/stor...ekly-Epidemiological-Bulletin-45-12112014.pdf
Epidemiological week no. 45
(2 - 8 Nov 2014)
? 8 suspected CCHF cases including 1 death
were reported from Balochistan province
...
Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases are reported continuously from epidemiological week 8, 2014. So far total
146 suspected cases (66 laboratory confirmed) and 39 deaths (of these 20 laboratory confirmed) have been reported. Out of total
CCHF cases reported in Pakistan 41 cases (15 laboratory confirmed) and 8 deaths belong to Afghanistan.
The CCHF cases from Afghanistan are detected and reported from Quetta and Peshawar. The patients are referred for treatment
(mostly self referrals) to the Tertiary Care hospitals in both these cities. The list of CCHF cases with addresses shared with concerned
person at the Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan for preventave measures at community level.
...
7-Nov CCHF Balochistan Quetta
1. Jandial Mohallah,
Fateh Jhang,
District Attock, P2
- 26 FD, ARTY -
District Loralai
2 suspected CCHF cases were reported from CMH hospital-Quetta. Patient was
suffering with headache, body ache, and fever. Case had travelling history to
province KP (2 week ago). 2 Blood samples were collected and sent to NIH for
further laboratory confirmation. The first case could not survive and died on 4th
Nov-2014. While 2nd patient admitted at CMH and under treatment is a close
contact of first patient. The family members were educated on CCHF and protective measures. Information shared with DoH.
8-Nov CCHF Punjab Khanewal Jinnah Hospital
One suspected case, 17 years old male patient admitted in medical isolation ward
at Jinnah hospital, Lahore, having fever, bleeding from gums, and get treatment
from a GP. Patient has no history of animal contacts. One blood sample was
taken and sent to NIH for confirmation. CCHF National Guidelines were shared
with Consultant Medical ward in Jinnah hospital. Information shared with EDO(H)
Lahore and Director CDC.
5-Nov CCHF Sindh Karachi
UC 7, Malir city,
Muslimabad,
Malir Town,
Karachi
A death due to CCHF was reported from LNH, Karachi. The Patient was a butcher
by profession and was in the usual state of health when he developed fever,
receiving treatment from a local GP in the area. On 22nd October the patient
admtted at LNH, but his condition did not stabilize and he passed away on 23rd
October. His blood sample was sent to AKUH and found positive for CCHF. Health
education given to the family members, and requested to note down body temperature
twice daily for at least one week. Information shared with DoH and
follow up planned.
...
Volume 5, Issue 45, Wednesday 12 November 2014
http://www.emro.who.int/images/stor...ekly-Epidemiological-Bulletin-45-12112014.pdf
Epidemiological week no. 45
(2 - 8 Nov 2014)
? 8 suspected CCHF cases including 1 death
were reported from Balochistan province
...
Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases are reported continuously from epidemiological week 8, 2014. So far total
146 suspected cases (66 laboratory confirmed) and 39 deaths (of these 20 laboratory confirmed) have been reported. Out of total
CCHF cases reported in Pakistan 41 cases (15 laboratory confirmed) and 8 deaths belong to Afghanistan.
The CCHF cases from Afghanistan are detected and reported from Quetta and Peshawar. The patients are referred for treatment
(mostly self referrals) to the Tertiary Care hospitals in both these cities. The list of CCHF cases with addresses shared with concerned
person at the Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan for preventave measures at community level.
...
7-Nov CCHF Balochistan Quetta
1. Jandial Mohallah,
Fateh Jhang,
District Attock, P2
- 26 FD, ARTY -
District Loralai
2 suspected CCHF cases were reported from CMH hospital-Quetta. Patient was
suffering with headache, body ache, and fever. Case had travelling history to
province KP (2 week ago). 2 Blood samples were collected and sent to NIH for
further laboratory confirmation. The first case could not survive and died on 4th
Nov-2014. While 2nd patient admitted at CMH and under treatment is a close
contact of first patient. The family members were educated on CCHF and protective measures. Information shared with DoH.
8-Nov CCHF Punjab Khanewal Jinnah Hospital
One suspected case, 17 years old male patient admitted in medical isolation ward
at Jinnah hospital, Lahore, having fever, bleeding from gums, and get treatment
from a GP. Patient has no history of animal contacts. One blood sample was
taken and sent to NIH for confirmation. CCHF National Guidelines were shared
with Consultant Medical ward in Jinnah hospital. Information shared with EDO(H)
Lahore and Director CDC.
5-Nov CCHF Sindh Karachi
UC 7, Malir city,
Muslimabad,
Malir Town,
Karachi
A death due to CCHF was reported from LNH, Karachi. The Patient was a butcher
by profession and was in the usual state of health when he developed fever,
receiving treatment from a local GP in the area. On 22nd October the patient
admtted at LNH, but his condition did not stabilize and he passed away on 23rd
October. His blood sample was sent to AKUH and found positive for CCHF. Health
education given to the family members, and requested to note down body temperature
twice daily for at least one week. Information shared with DoH and
follow up planned.
...