In Southwest Congo, a Mystery Sickness Claims 143 Lives

According to local authorities, a flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people over the past two weeks is being looked at in the southwestern Congo. The deaths occurred in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone between November 10 and November 25. Over the weekend, provincial health minister Apollinaire Yumba informed reporters that fever, headache, cough, and anemia are among the symptoms.

Rémy Saki, the deputy province governor, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the death toll ranged from 67 to 143. He went on to say, “A group of epidemiological specialists is anticipated in the area to collect samples and determine the issue.”

Yumba cautioned the populace against coming into contact with dead bodies in order to prevent contagion. In order to address the health issue, he urged both domestic and foreign partners to supply medical supplies.

The World Health Organization reports that the Congo is already experiencing an mpox pandemic, with over 47,000 reported cases and over 1,000 suspected deaths in the Central African nation.

According to an organization employee who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, WHO is aware of the mysterious sickness and has a team on the ground working with local health services to gather samples.

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