Over 130 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to a mysterious respiratory illness resembling severe flu symptoms, primarily affecting children. The outbreak started on October 24 in the Kwango province, with health officials working to identify the disease’s cause. While symptoms include fever, headaches, and anemia, the exact nature of the illness remains uncertain, necessitating laboratory tests. Health authorities are on high alert, fearing it could become an epidemic given the region’s vulnerability and high rates of malnutrition.

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