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The media has reported on a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in a resident of Bloemfontein, the capital city of Free State province in central South Africa. The patient is in a critical condition in hospital and is the 2nd case of CCHF in Bloemfontein recently.
Advice for Travellers
CCHF is a low risk for the average traveller; it is spread by infected ticks from a reservoir usually in animals such as cattle, sheep and goats. Avoidance of tick bites is essential in risk areas.
• Further information on CCHF
