'Disease X' Outbreak Widens as UN Sends Health Team to Congo

The video discusses an outbreak in a remote area with flu-like symptoms, primarily affecting children under five and malnourished individuals. Challenges include limited diagnostics and medical supplies. The outbreak's spread is compared to mpox, with considerations of airborne transmission. The disease might be a known illness like COVID-19, flu, or malaria, but slow testing complicates identification.

What symptoms are associated with the cases reported since late October?

Why is the situation concerning in terms of diagnostics in the area mentioned?

How does the remoteness of the area impact the spread of the disease?

What factors might mitigate the risk of the unknown disease spreading?

What are some existing illnesses that the unknown disease might resemble?