Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF): An Emerging Disease in Afghanistan

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) seems to be a severe viral infection that is spreading throughout Afghanistan. The first case of CCHF was recorded in March 1998 in Takhar province, located in the country’s north. And since then, multiple new cases and outbreaks have occurred over the years and continue to do so now. CCHF is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans mostly by hard tick bites or direct contact with the blood of infected animals. In Afghanistan, the prevalence of CCHF outbreaks has grown dramatically around Eid-ul-Adha. The primary symptom of this fatal disease is bleeding. There is no cure for CCHF at the moment, but the antiviral drug Ribavirin is used to treat it. This disease presently lacks a commercially accessible vaccine. The disease is recommended to be controlled through preventative measures such as Avoiding insect bites and coming into touch with the blood of a suspicious animal are just a few of the precautions that can be taken

Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Khost Post Graduate Medical Education Hospital

The leading cause of maternal deaths in both industrialised and developing nations is Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH). It results from deviations in one of four fundamental processes, with uterine atony constituting the majority of cases. It\u27s crucial to have a diverse approach to management. It is considered the importance of oxytocin and prostaglandins, such as misoprostol, in therapy. Uterine tamponade and compression sutures, two recently created, less invasive therapeutic options, are quickly emerging as viable substitutes for the conventional procedures of pelvic devascularization and hysterectomy. Public health initiatives and medical measures meant to reduce maternal mortality from PPH, which differs significantly across developing and industrialised nations, are further examined. Dr. Sakhi Sardar and Dr. Sherzad Gul Sharif did this prospective observational research in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Khost Provincial Hospital in Afghanistan. There were a total of 80 instances of Post-Partum Haemorrhage that met the criteria for inclusion. Data were gathered and examined in PPH patients who had both medicinal and surgical treatment. In the current research, more than 50% of patients needed blood and blood products, and 60% of cases were multigravida. The majority of Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) cases in the current research were treated medically. uterine toxins (42.5 %) Early detection and prompt intervention made this feasible. In every situation, active management of the third stage of labour is advised. 70% of patients were handled medically, while the remaining 30% needed surgical intervention. Uterotonic medications and bimanual uterine compression were employed in medical care, although cervical and vaginal laceration repair was mostly needed in surgical management