A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the head of the district's office, Dias Moldabaev, to discuss measures to prevent Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever.

The meeting was attended by akims of towns and rural districts, as well as heads of relevant industries. During the meeting, Aliya Abdikaimova, Deputy head of the regional Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, made a presentation. She provided extensive information on ways and measures to prevent Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever.

It is worth noting that Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases transmitted through tick bites, with severe intoxication and fever, with a mortality rate of 10 to 40%. This disease is often seasonal and is especially common between May and September.

Following the meeting, relevant institutions and local executive bodies were instructed to systematically strengthen preventive work and strengthen awareness-raising activities among the population.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1026538?lang=kk