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WHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases
The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.
Health Officials Warn Of Deadly, Mystery Disease Rapidly Spreading In Congo
The disease, which has infected more than 400 people and killed 53 within a few weeks, “poses a significant public health threat,” the World Health Organization said.
‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo
World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.
What to know about the mystery disease in Congo that has killed over 50 people
A mystery illness has caused 60 deaths​ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the outbreaks was preliminarily linked to children who had eaten a bat carcass.
Two clusters of unknown illness kill more than 50 in Congo
More than 50 people have died in two clusters of unknown illnesses in northwest Congo, global health authorities said.
Mystery Disease Linked to Bats Kills Scores in Congo
The fast-spreading mystery illness has killed scores of people, with nearly half dying within 48 hours of showing symptoms, the World Health Organization said.
CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo
The CDC is closely monitoring an "unknown disease” that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency said in a statement on Monday.
A Lethal Mystery Illness Is Spreading in Congo. USAID Cuts Have Slowed the Response
Gutting USAID is already having a devastating impact around the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, teams that would normally be racing to identify a fatal sickness are gone.
Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know
Is a new virus causing a disease outbreak and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or is the cause already known to science?
An update on the ‘mystery illness’ in DRC
Reports of a large number of unexplained illnesses and deaths in Equateur province have garnered international attention, likely in part because this region of DRC has had several Ebola outbreaks in recent years.
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Mystery illness kills over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A yet-unidentified illness has killed 53 people and potentially infected hundreds more in the Democratic Republic of the ...
Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause
The World Health Organization speculated that a mass poisoning event was behind the deaths of 60 people. But African experts ...
Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat
The outbreak began in January, with 419 cases recorded so far, and comes after another mystery illness killed 143 in December ...
WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness
The World Health Organization says that authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo ...
New mutant mpox strain discovered in the DRC
A mutation of an older variant that may feature enhanced transmissibility is giving scientists cause for concern ...
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Bong Go urges public vigilance amid WHO’s continued mpox emergency declaration
The senatorial candidate also stressed the role of public awareness and personal responsibility in disease prevention.
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Mystery ‘Crying Disease’ Claims 60 Lives in Congo, Infects Over 1,000 as WHO Probes Toxic or Infectious Origin, CWEB Reports”
A lethal and enigmatic illness dubbed the “mystery crying disease” has ravaged communities in the Democratic Republic of ...
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Poisoned Water Suspected in Deaths; Trump Cuts Hit Cancer Care; Pope Off Ventilation
MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to ...