A new flu-like disease outbreak in southwestern Congo has raised concerns after dozens of deaths were reported over a two-week period. The fatalities occurred between November 10 and November 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Symptoms of the illness include fever, headache, cough, and anemia, as stated by the provincial health minister.
Local authorities have confirmed that between 67 and 143 individuals have succumbed to the disease. In response to the situation, a team of epidemiological experts is being dispatched to the region to investigate further and collect samples for analysis.
