The Pakistan National Institute of Health (NIH) has published opinions on public health on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and the growing risks of heat waves and the dissolution of the sun while the challenges linked to the climate is intensified across the country.
The Council urges health establishments and the competent authorities to implement timely and appropriate measures to prevent disease epidemics during the summer months.
The CCHF, a potentially fatal viral disease, is caused by nairovirus and is generally transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks, in particular those found on livestock such as goats, sheep and rabbits.
The virus can also be transmitted by contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals, especially during or after slaughter.
Human human transmission is also possible, especially in clinical or domestic environment. According to NIH data, 61 CCHF cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024.
The notice recommends wearing light -colored clothes, making ticks more visible, Express News reported.
Citizens are also advised to avoid visiting areas with heavy tick infestations and removing all visible ticks from the skin or clothing using safety techniques.
In a separate note, the NIH warned against growing health risks posed by heat waves and solar blows, because Pakistan faces intensified climatic impacts, including the increase in temperatures due to global warming. The opinion stresses that diseases and deaths related to thermal waves should increase in the years to come.
To avoid heat strokes, the NIH strongly recommends avoiding direct sunlight, remaining hydrated and taking other precautionary measures to alleviate the effects of extreme heat.
Health experts warn that the frequency and severity of climate -related diseases increase and highlight the need for public awareness and preparation before the summer season.
Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) published an alert of heat waves, providing unusually high temperatures in a large part of the Sindh province until April 18.
Under current conditions, maximum daytime temperatures in districts such as Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Larkana and Sukkur should remain 6 to 8 ° C above normal, said Express News.
Similarly, in the districts of Badin, Tharparkar, Umerkot and Hyderabad, temperatures can exceed normal beaches from 4 to 6 ° C, according to the ministry.
