Ituri: An unidentified disease raises concerns in Mungwalu, several deaths reported (health sources)
Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health
An unidentified disease is causing concern in Mungwalu, Djugu territory, with several deaths reported, including among health workers. Symptoms include high fevers, headaches, body aches, vomiting, and hemorrhages. Medical teams are mobilized to determine the origin of the disease, while rumors circulate in the community regarding a recent burial. Analyses are ongoing in Kinshasa, but initial samples have tested negative.
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