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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Dec. 05, 2024 11:24 AM EST

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control...

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

Dec. 03, 2024 12:26 PM EST

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov. 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Symptoms include fever,...