Congo’s Kinshasa Over the course of two weeks, at least 67 people in southwestern Congo have died from an unidentified ailment, according to local authorities.
The deaths occurred in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone between November 10 and November 25. Over the weekend, Apollinaire Yumba, the provincial health minister, informed reporters that the symptoms included fever, headache, cough, and anemia.
Between 67 and 143 individuals died, according to R my Saki, the deputy province governor, who spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
He stated that a group of epidemiological specialists is anticipated in the area to collect samples and determine the issue.
Yumba cautioned the populace against touching the deceased in order to prevent contagion. In order to address the health issue, he urged both domestic and foreign partners to supply medical supplies.
The World Health Organization reports that the Congo is already experiencing an mpox pandemic, with over 47,000 reported cases and over 1,000 suspected deaths in the Central African nation.
The Associated Press
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