Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) outbreak response in Kyegegwa District; March 6, 2025
Author: Annet Mary Namusisi and Anne Loy
One case of CCHF was confirmed from Kyegegwa district, Western Uganda from samples collected to among suspects of Ebola virus disease.
He had history of rearing and slaughtering cows at home. He presented with severe nose bleeding, vomiting blood and passing out bloody stool.
A team of epidemiologists from the UPHFP were deployed to investigate this outbreak. A total of 25 contacts were listed for close monitoring and follow up.
The confirmed case was evacuated and isolated at Fortportal Regional Referral Hospital.
Blood samples from 25 contacts and ticks were taken off to test for presence of Crimean Congo virus and for further management of the outbreak.
Risk communication and community engagement were done by the epidemiologists.
