Over 70 people, mostly children, have succumbed to a mystery flu-like illness in Congo. The outbreak, registered within two weeks in Kwango province, has health officials pleading for urgent medical supplies and international aid.
MORE than 70 people - of which almost half are children - have died of a mystery flu-like disease in Congo , the country's health minister has said.The deaths were all recorded within just two weeks, between November 10 and 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province.
Health Minister Roger Kamba confirmed in a press conference today that local authorities have verified 71 deaths and 382 cases. Among those who died in hospitals, ten succumbed to a lack of blood transfusions, and 17 died due to breathing complications, Roger explained.Families warned don't touch your dead loved ones after mystery flu kills 140He made a desperate plea for medical supplies and international aid to deal with the unfolding crisis.
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