Analysis of the trend in cases and case fatality rate of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Sistan and Balochistan Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, between 2018 and 2024. A total of 433 suspected cases were recorded, of which 91 were confirmed and 16 were probable.
The overall case fatality rate was 10.9%. A decreasing trend in the number of cases was observed, with a peak in 2019 (167 cases) and a minimum in 2024 (15 cases). The incidence was higher during the winter months.
The majority of cases (87.1%) were Iranian nationals, followed by Afghans (11.3%).
The study highlights the need for interventions to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, especially during the winter months.
