RASC News Agency: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the increasing incidence of Congo fever in Afghanistan as Eid al-Adha approaches. According to a video released by the WHO’s Afghanistan office on Thursday, June 13, Congo fever, which is transmitted from animals to humans, is on the rise among Afghanistani citizens.
Mohammad Omar Mashal, a WHO official, urged citizens to observe hygiene practices during the Eid celebrations and the slaughtering of livestock. Mashal advised against direct contact with the meat of cattle, sheep, and other livestock, and recommended the use of gloves when handling meat.
Meanwhile, the Taliban’s municipal administration announced that eight designated locations in Kabul have been set aside for animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha. Symptoms of Congo fever include high fever, vomiting, severe headache, muscle pain, and red eyes.
It should be noted that Afghanistani citizens traditionally celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering livestock in public places and often dispose of the remains in urban areas due to the lack of designated disposal sites.
