KARACHI: Expressing concern over alarming incre­ase in the number of patients affected by lethal Congo-Crimean Haemor­rhagic Fever (CCHF), particularly in the metropolis, Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Pechuho on Monday asked the Karachi director health to compile accurate data of such patients.Quoting Dr Pechuho, officials in the health ministry said the minister had directed for launching of a “massive awareness campaign”.

Published in Dawn, September 4th, 2018

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