Mystery Illness Claims 143 Lives in Southwest Congo
TL;DR Summary
Health officials in southwestern Congo are investigating a mysterious flu-like disease that has resulted in 67 to 143 deaths in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province between November 10 and 25. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, and anemia. A team of epidemiological experts is being dispatched to collect samples and identify the disease. The provincial health minister has urged caution and requested medical supplies from national and international partners. The World Health Organization is aware of the situation and is collaborating with local health services.
- Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths CNN
- Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say The Guardian
- Mystery Disease Sweeps Congo Leaving 143 Dead The Daily Beast
- Mystery disease has killed dozens in Congo; experts arrive to try to ‘identify the problem’ OregonLive
- Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say Euronews
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
1 min
vs 2 min read
Condensed
59%
208 → 86 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on CNN