Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Reports 12 Confirmed Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Cases in 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda region has reported 22 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), with 12 confirmed through laboratory testing.

In response, regional health authorities have completed their annual autumn pest control campaign targeting tick populations, a key vector for the disease, The Caspian Post informs via Kazakh media.

The sanitary-epidemiological department identified 111 settlements as potential CCHF hotspots and conducted extensive disinfection measures, including treating cattle yards, buffer zones, and sanitary protection areas. Settlements where disinfection effectiveness was below 90 per cent underwent repeated treatment to meet required sanitary standards, said Gulmira Syzdykova, department chief.

Confirmed cases are distributed across several districts: one case each in Kazaly, Karmakshy, Syrdariya, Zhanakorgan, and Kyzylorda city; five in Shieli district; and two in Zhalagash district. All individuals who had contact with infected patients have been placed under 14-day medical supervision, with no reported health issues so far.

Veterinary teams also carried out examinations and provided consultations on vaccination and disease prevention for local livestock, inspecting 10 camels, 40 horses, 367 yaks, and 840 sheep and goats to improve animal health in the region.

Additionally, over 1,268 residents have received medical treatment for tick bites in Kyzylorda this year, underscoring ongoing public health efforts to control tick-borne diseases.