Mystery disease linked to more than 100 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo
Earlier this year, a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda resulted in at least 66 infections and 15 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thanks to the quick-acting surveillance of public health authorities in the African country, the outbreak seems to be under control, with no new cases reported since Oct. 30.
Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.
An unknown disease in Congo has left dozens dead, officials say
An unknown disease has killed at least 67 people over a two-week span in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov. 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province.
Unknown Disease Kills 143 in Southwest Congo, Local Authorities Say
An unknown disease killed 143 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo's southwestern province in November, local authorities told Reuters. Infected people had flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches,
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.
WHO is investigating mystery illness behind 12 dozen deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
An unidentified, flu-like illness has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to news reports. The deaths were reported in the Kwango province, which is located in the southwestern portion of the country and shares a border with Angola to the south.
Unknown disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo
At least 79 people have died from an unknown disease that is causing flu-like symptoms in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry says. The health ministry says the majority of people who have died are between the ages of 15 and 18.
Congo Reports Dozens Dead From Unknown Disease
Congo officials are reporting at least 67 people have died from an unknown illness as health authorities work to identify the problem.
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