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HEADS UP
Looks to be a pretty high mortaility rate with this one…
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/disease-x-has-now-claims-79-lives-congo/
"The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a deadly outbreak of a mysterious illness known as “Disease X,” which has claimed the lives of at least 79 individuals in the Kwango province.
Health officials are scrambling to identify the cause of the outbreak.
The illness, characterized by flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, headache, and anemia, has so far resulted in 376 reported cases, with nearly half involving children under the age of five, Associated Press reported.
Residents have reported devastating losses, with one local, Oscar Kazwa, recounting the death of his 28-year-old daughter. Deputy Provincial Governor Rémy Saki confirmed that the deaths occurred between November 10 and November 25 in the remote Panzi health zone, located over 435 miles from the capital, Kinshasa, the news outlet added.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it is sending a team of experts to the affected region to assist with the investigation and response.
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“All efforts are underway to identify the cause of the illness, understand its modes of transmission and ensure an appropriate response as swiftly as possible,” Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, told AP.
The National Rapid Response Team, supported by WHO, is working to collect samples, distribute medicines, and bolster infection prevention measures in the region.
Health Minister Roger Kamba stated that 71 deaths have been officially confirmed, including 27 in hospitals and 44 in the community. However, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported 79 deaths and 376 cases."