Over 70 cases of acute diarrhea and 10 child deaths recorded in Lububula, Maniema

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Over 70 cases of acute diarrhea and 10 child deaths recorded in Lububula, Maniema

Over 70 cases of acute diarrhea, including 10 child deaths, have been reported in twelve health areas of Lubutu, Maniema province. Children under five are particularly affected. Health officials attribute the outbreak to untreated water consumption from rivers and natural sources. Health authorities are calling for strengthened hygiene measures and access to drinking water.

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