The Ministry of Health has reported that the first case of West Nile virus has been detected through its surveillance program conducted in selected areas. The case was confirmed by the Ministry's laboratories.

Dr. Raed Al-Shboul, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Health Care and Epidemics, stated that the case involves a 6-year-old girl who is in stable condition, recovering, and under medical supervision.

Al-Shboul noted that the selected areas for the fever surveillance program are geographically representative. He emphasized that the disease does not spread from person to person and does not pose a public health concern.

He assured that the Ministry of Health has a robust surveillance program capable of detecting and diagnosing cases in the laboratory.