ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 25 | Unknown Febrile Illness in Democratic Republic of the Congo
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 25 | Unknown Febrile Illness in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Disease Alert
December 06, 2024
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 25 | Unknown Febrile Illness in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Time Period Covered December 06, 2024 - December 06, 2024
An unidentified, flu-like disease has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), specifically in the Kwango province, leading to significant fatalities. From October 24 to December 5, 2024, at least 71 deaths have been confirmed. Symptoms associated with this illness include high fever, headaches, cough, nasal congestion, respiratory distress, and anemia. The Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare is concerned about the rising number of infections, which now exceeds 300 cases, and has launched an emergency response
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 25 | Unknown Febrile Illness in Democratic Republic of the Congo