Officials at Kunduz Infectious Diseases Hospital have recently reported 16 suspected cases of Congo fever, with 2 of these patients having died.

According to officials, in the past two months, 13,000 patients visited this hospital, out of which 900 were admitted, and the rest were treated and sent home.

Qiyamuddin Safi, the director of Kunduz Infectious Diseases Hospital, said: "In the past two months, we had 13,000 OPD patients. Among these patients, we admitted 918 individuals. Most of them were suffering from diarrhea and measles, and in June, we had 16 suspected cases of Congo fever, two of which were confirmed positive, and both of those patients died."

Meanwhile, doctors at this hospital urge citizens to seriously adhere to health guidelines during Eid.

Dr. Ahmad Zia Safi said: "Those who are slaughtering animals should try to take a smaller share, and those who that take part should make sure to wear masks and take precautionary measures."

A patient, Amanullah, said: "About 15 days ago, a tick bit me, and the symptoms appeared 7 days later. I had a headache and fever. I urge those who have livestock to be cautious."

Another patient, Mahbobullah, said: "We were in Takhar. The patient was admitted there for almost three days. Then we were sent to Kunduz Regional Hospital. After that, the patient was transferred to the Infectious Diseases Hospital. The patient is my brother. He deals with livestock and said that he was bitten by a tick 20 days ago."

Previously, the World Health Organization also announced that cases of Congo fever are on the rise in Afghanistan and urged all citizens to take necessary precautions while handling or slaughtering animals to protect themselves.