A severe outbreak of an unidentified illness, dubbed “Disease X,” has infected 375 people and caused 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Kwango Province since October 24, 2024. The outbreak presents with flu-like symptoms and predominantly affects children under five years old, with most fatalities occurring among those aged 15 to 18. Disease Progression and Current Status The disease manifests through fever, headache, cough, breathing difficulties, and anemia. National authorities were alerted on December 1, 2024. “We have a delay of almost five to six weeks, and in five to six weeks, so many things can happen,” … Continue reading Disease X Outbreak in Congo: 375 Cases, 79 Deaths, Most Victims Under 18 as Scientists Scramble for Answerstejal