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Teenager becomes first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan's Karachi
A 17-year-old boy died in Karachi on April 23, 2026 after contracting Congo virus, becoming the first confirmed victim of the disease this year. He had been brought to a Karachi hospital on April 20, 2026 with a high fever, according to health authorities.
Why It Matters
The death marks the first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan for the year, highlighting ongoing public health concerns and the need for monitoring and prevention.
Timeline
2 Events
Death of the patient attributed to Congo virus
April 23, 2026
The boy died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at a hospital in Karachi after contracting Congo virus, becoming the first confirmed Congo virus fatality in Pakistan this year, according to health authorities.
Hospital admission of the patient
April 20, 2026
The 17-year-old boy was brought to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre in Karachi on Monday, April 20, 2026, with a high fever.