Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Outbreak

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On 23 February WHO was notified of a confirmed case of Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Omaheke region, Namibia. The case was a 20 year old male farm worker admitted to Gobabis hospital on 22 February with bleeding and fever with a date of onset of 15 February. The case died on 22 February and was appropriately buried the same day.

Dr Shuaib (right) speaking while Dr Alemu takes notes
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