Mystery DRC outbreak officially identified

Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say
A previously unknown disease making the rounds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a severe form of malaria, the country’s health ministry has announced. Health authorities on Tuesday said the disease,
Mystery DRC outbreak officially identified as malaria
The source of a mystery disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially been identified as malaria, the country’s health ministry said on Tuesday.
Unmasking the Mystery: Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry confirmed a previously unidentified disease as a severe form of malaria in the Panzi health zone. It caused 143 deaths in Kwango province last November.
Congo's health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria
Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the country's Panzi health zone is a severe form of malaria.
Congo's health ministry identifies flu-like disease as severe malaria
Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the southwestern Kwango province is a severe form of malaria.
Malaria Is Official Cause Of Flu-Like Mystery Illness In Congo
A mystery illness found in a remote part of Congo has been officially identified as a severe form of malaria, which has sickened nearly 600 people and killed 143.
Unknown disease in Congo revealed to be severe malaria, health authorities say
Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the southwestern Kwango province is a severe form of malaria. Earlier this month, local authorities said the disease had killed 143 people in the country's Panzi health zone in November.
Mystery disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo is severe malaria, local authorities say
While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the cause of the outbreak. View on euronews
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