What we do—and don’t—know about the mysterious illness in the DRC
The unidentified ailment has sickened 1,300 people and led to more than 50 deaths. Regardless of the cause, experts say ...
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WHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases
They said locally trained health workers in some of the infectious disease hot zones in Africa have not been paid, and some ...
Mystery disease in Congo may be from poisoned water source, WHO says. Here's what to know.
A mystery illness has caused dozens of deaths​ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A "poisoning of a water source" may be a cause, the WHO says.
ABC News8d
CDC says it is monitoring mysterious deadly disease in Congo
At least 1,318 people have exhibited symptoms and 53 have died, the WHO said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in ...
Time13d
What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo
Such challenges are common in disease outbreaks in Congo. In December, an unknown illness killed dozens. In the latest outbreaks, several victims died even before experts could even reach them ...
Wall Street Journal13d
Mystery Disease Linked to Bats Kills Scores in Congo
KAMPALA, Uganda—A fast-spreading mystery illness linked to bats has killed scores of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo ... said Thursday. The disease, which causes uncontrolled bleeding ...
Newsday13d
Malaria endures in northwest Congo as officials seek cause of illnesses that have sickened hundreds
The World Health Organization said that while malaria — a mosquito-borne disease — is prevalent in Congo's Equateur province, it has not yet ruled out other causes. It is unclear if the ...
Indiatimes12d
Deadly disease spreading in Congo may be malaria: Can this common disease mutate and become so deadly?
Health officials in Congo suspect a mysterious disease that killed 52 people and sickened 943 in Equateur province to be either malaria or food poisoning. Symptoms include fever, fatigue ...
Wired13d
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the World Health Organization, the disease was first detected on January 21 ...
Fox News3d
Widespread killing, rape, disease and war make Democratic Republic of Congo hell on earth
Disease is rampant, and children as young as 4 are being forced to work in mines. The Democratic Republic of Congo is 95% Christian, yet the faithful are being targeted by jihadists. Just last ...
The Sun9d
Mystery disease death toll rises and cases soar above 1000 as WHO suggests potential cause from ‘water source’
AT least 60 people have died of a 'mystery disease' in northwestern Congo. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday it’s too early to draw conclusions but the possibility of poisoning is ...
Healio12d
Unknown illness leaves 60 dead in the Congo
An unknown illness has killed 60 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since late January ... Ebola and other common hemorrhagic fever diseases so far. “Urgent action is needed to ...