Mystery disease causing deaths in Congo identified as a severe malaria

A previously unidentified disease in southwestern DRC was identified as a severe form of malaria, affecting nearly 600 people and causing over 30 deaths, mostly in children under five. Symptoms included flu-like signs, fever, headache, and cough. WHO and Africa CDC experts were sent to assist in disease identification. The DRC health ministry confirmed it as a severe malaria case with respiratory symptoms, though WHO has not confirmed this. The region faces challenges with malaria, malnutrition, and pneumonia. The DRC's weak healthcare system delayed disease identification. Local health workers are distributing malaria treatment in affected areas.

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