Health
Mystery flu‑like illness in Congo
Congo’s health authorities are on general alert over an undiagnosed flu‑like disease that has killed dozens in southern Kwango province.
The Democratic Republic of Congo government is on general alert over a mystery flu‑like illness that has caused dozens of deaths in recent weeks, mostly in southern Kwango province. The health minister reports 71 deaths, with many cases involving fever, headache, cough and anemia. Epidemiological teams are collecting samples and investigating transmission routes, while officials warn that the disease remains poorly understood and may be respiratory in nature.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Kwango Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 10:08 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 10:08 UTC
- Connected threats
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