The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has declared the end of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Namibia.

"The 15th of June 2023 marked the 28th day following the demise of the confirmed case. The date is considered the last possible day of exposure. There have been no additional cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever detected in the country. In consequence, I hereby declare the end of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Namibia. This is indeed an act of skill, endurance, and ingenuity," said Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula.

The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever claimed one life last month and currently has no vaccine available.

To contain the fever, the ministry put in place public health interventions such as the activation of health emergency management committees for the Khomas and Omaheke Regions, contact tracing and monitoring, as well as possible livestock tick infestation assessments.