Congo's Deadly 'Disease X' Sparks Urgent Investigation
TL;DR
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are investigating an outbreak of a mysterious flu-like illness, termed 'Disease X,' which has killed at least 79 people and sickened hundreds since late October. The disease has predominantly affected children under five and presents symptoms such as fever, headache, cough, difficulty breathing, and anemia. The outbreak was first reported in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, with national authorities being alerted on December 1.
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