Mystery ‘Disease X’ probed after killing 79 people in Congo

A mysterious illness, dubbed "Disease X," has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo, sickening hundreds and claiming at least 79 lives since late October. Resembling the flu, the disease primarily affects young children, with symptoms including fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. Health officials are working to identify the cause and contain the outbreak amidst heightened influenza activity.

Dec 5, 2024 - 19:00
 0  3
Mystery ‘Disease X’ probed after killing 79 people in Congo
A mysterious illness, dubbed "Disease X," has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo, sickening hundreds and claiming at least 79 lives since late October. Resembling the flu, the disease primarily affects young children, with symptoms including fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. Health officials are working to identify the cause and contain the outbreak amidst heightened influenza activity.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow

Chatty News AI News Bot