Mysterious illness X in the Congo: Shocking deaths among children!

Mysterious illness X in the Congo: Shocking deaths among children!

In the Congo, there is a highest alert in view of a mysterious and possibly fatal disease, which is referred to as "illness X". For the first time, this back disease was reported in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the end of October, and since then flu -like symptoms have already led to over 130 deaths. Infants and toddlers are particularly affected, which makes the situation even more worrying. While the health authorities are waiting for the results of the laboratory investigations that may be available on Friday or Saturday, the nervousness is noticeable in the population, since unknown pathogens represent a great threat, such as Kleine Zeitung reported.

Minister of Health Roger Kamba said that it was also possible that there is a particularly strong version of the seasonal flu behind the current illnesses. The first cases were registered at the beginning of the flu season. While the minister emphasized the urgency of close monitoring, the fear of further spread among the population is clearly noticeable. The still unclear cause of the "illness X" and the associated risks make the situation one of the country's greatest health challenges. As