WHO links mysterious 'Disease X' in DRC to malaria after tests
The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating an outbreak of a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with preliminary findings suggesting malaria and other known pathogens as possible causes.
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria
Most of 416 infected, 31 dead from mysterious illness in Congo are children, WHO says
Amid investigations into this mysterious disease, health officials have also had to respond to mpox outbreaks in the country.
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.
First tests suggest malaria behind mystery outbreak in DRC – but questions remain
Ten patients infected with the mystery illness spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo have tested positive for malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
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Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children
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