Pakistan, June 19 -- Pakistan is witnessing a worrying rise in Congo virus cases, with three more deaths reported in the last three days. Two patients passed away in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while one more case was confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total death toll to five in recent days.

Two infected individuals died while receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. This raises the death toll from Congo virus in the province to three within the past 72 hours. The virus has sparked concern among health officials, especially following Eid-ul-Adha, a time when livestock handling increases the risk of infection.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor Ehtisham Ali attributed the recent deaths to negligence and lack of precautions d...