A mysterious and deadly illness has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leaving dozens dead and health officials scrambling for answers. The outbreak has occurred in the Panzi health zone, a rural area in the southwestern Kwango province, where the population is already struggling with limited access to healthcare.
Between November 10 and November 25, reports suggest that between 67 and 143 people have died from a flu-like illness. The exact death toll is unclear, as official numbers are still being confirmed. Those affected suffer from high fevers, severe headaches, persistent coughing, and anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells.
A Growing Threat
The outbreak has mostly affected women and children, according to local epidemiologists. Civil society leader Cephorien Manzanza described the situation as dire, with a severe shortage of medicines in the region making the crisis even worse. “The number of infected people is rising, an...
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