A mysterious disease has killed at least 67 people in southwestern Congo over two weeks. The deaths were reported between November 10 and 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Symptoms included fever, headache, cough, and anemia.
The provincial health minister, Apollinaire Yumba, told reporters that a team of epidemiological experts is expected to investigate the cause. He advised people to exercise caution around the dead bodies to avoid infection. International partners have been called upon to send medical supplies to aid the crisis.
Congo already faces an mpox epidemic with over 47,000 suspected cases and 1,000 deaths reported by the World Health Organization.
Source: https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2024/12/mystery-disease-has-killed-dozens-in-congo-experts-arrive-to-try-to-identify-the-problem.html