Understanding the Risk and Spread of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus - Marina Kugler

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Glasgow
Tags
Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever
CCHFV
tick-borne disease
zoonotic viruses
global health
Uganda
climate change
disease transmission
serological survey
public health research
epidemic preparedness
Summary

Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever is a deadly tick-borne virus affecting communities in Uganda and spreading with climate change. Through interviews and large-scale antibody testing, this research identifies how people are exposed to the virus, informing targeted prevention strategies such as awareness campaigns, tick control, behavioural change, and future vaccination planning.