22 suspected cases of Mpox and three deaths reported in the Luebo health zone in Kasaï

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Twenty-two suspected cases of Mpox have been reported in the Luebo health zone, with three deaths recorded. The chief doctor, Moïse Lukuna, stated that these cases are considered suspicious pending the results of samples sent to the INRB. He also urged the population to exercise caution regarding the clinical signs observed.

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