News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 25.02.2025 / 15:00

Mystery Illness Claims Over 50 Lives in Congo, WHO Investigates

An unidentified illness has ravaged parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in over 50 fatalities within a mere few hours after symptoms manifest. Medical professionals and the World Health Organization (WHO) have expressed concern over the outbreak, which has been linked to rapid deterioration in health, allowing for only 48 hours between initial symptoms and death. Despite rigorous testing, common viral diseases like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out, leaving health authorities puzzled. With reports indicating that hundreds have fallen ill, the situation escalates as the WHO raises alarm and begins investigations into this alarming health crisis.
The Associated Press, The Mirror, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Sky News, Euronews, The Independent, The Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Mail, ReliefWeb