06.12.2024 10:50
A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms in the Kwango province of Congo has claimed the lives of 71 people, mostly children. Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba stated that the government has declared a general alert due to the disease, and it has been reported that measures reminiscent of the coronavirus period need to be implemented.
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At least 71 people have died in recent weeks in the Kwango province of Congo due to an unidentified disease. It has been reported that most of the deceased are children under the age of 15.
The disease, which presents with flu-like symptoms, causes fever, headaches, respiratory difficulties, and anemia in patients. Authorities confirmed that 27 of the deaths occurred in hospitals, while 44 took place in local communities, primarily in the Panzi health area of Kwango province.
GOVERNMENT ON HIGH ALERT
Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba stated, "The government has gone on high alert due to this disease," but did not provide detailed information. According to Bild's report, Congo's Regional Health Minister Apollinaire Yumba announced that a team of experts would be sent to the region and that efforts would begin for the treatment of patients and the collection of samples. The samples will be examined at the national biomedical institute.
MEASURES REMINISCENT OF CORONAVIRUS
The public has been urged to strictly adhere to hygiene rules. It is recommended to wash hands frequently, avoid crowds, and maintain social distancing, similar to the measures during the coronavirus period.
PEOPLE AFRAID TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES
A doctor in Panzi noted that there is great fear among the local population, and most people do not dare to leave their homes. The source of the disease is still unknown. This mysterious illness has caught Congo while it is battling the Monkeypox outbreak. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 47,000 suspected cases of Mpox and more than 1,000 deaths. The actual numbers are believed to be much higher.
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