Disease

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever - Afghanistan

In a follow-up on the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreak in Afghanistan this year, the World Health Organization reports two new lab confirmed cases of CCHF, including one death in Kabul during the week ending June 10. This brings the total CCHF cases to 111 since the beginning of the year, while the death toll has reached six cases from 13 provinces.

Chickenpox - Paraguay

The Paraguay General Directorate of Health Surveillance has reported several chickenpox outbreaks this year, which are common at this time of year, currently showing a slight increase in cases. So far in 2023, 326 cases of chickenpox have been recorded in the country, up from 275 cases reported during the same period in 2022.