A mysterious flu-like illness has been causing concern in southwest Congo, with dozens of reported cases and fatalities in recent weeks. Laboratory tests on infected individuals have revealed that the illness may be linked to malaria, according to health authorities.
Out of the 12 samples collected, nine tested positive for malaria. However, due to the quality of the samples, further research is being conducted to confirm if this is indeed an epidemic. Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe, director-general of the National Institute for Biomedical Research, highlighted that the majority of the victims are children, indicating a strong likelihood of malaria.
