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Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed

By JEAN-YVES KAMALE - Dec 11, 2024, 10:51 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 04:59 PM EST
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A view of the general Hospital Panzi in southwestern Congo, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Lucien Lufutu)

Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria, according to results from laboratory samples of infected people, authorities said Wednesday.

“Of the 12 samples taken, nine were positive for malaria but these samples were not of very good quality, so we are continuing to research to find out if this is an epidemic," Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe, director-general of the National Institute for Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, told The Associated Press.

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"But it is very likely that it is malaria because most of the victims are children,” he added.

On Tuesday, the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also said most of the samples tested positive for malaria, but noted it is possible that more than one disease was involved. He said further samples will be collected and tested.

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