In Congo, 143 people have died due to a mysterious illness.

In Congo, 143 people have died due to a mysterious illness.

03.12.2024 16:00

A mysterious flu-like illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the deaths of 143 people. The disease, which emerged in November, has particularly affected women and children. The situation in the region has been reported to be quite concerning, and it was noted that the World Health Organization was informed about the illness last week.

143 people have died due to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are fatalities occurring in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to a mysterious illness. Local authorities reported that 143 people died from flu-like illness in November. It was noted that those infected with the disease exhibited flu symptoms such as high fever and headaches, and health workers have been sent to the area to collect samples.

CONCERNS GROW

Civil society leader Cephorien Manzanza stated in a statement regarding the issue that the situation in the region is quite concerning. A local epidemiologist noted that women and children are the most affected by the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) was informed about the disease last week.

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