Disease X, Republic of the Congo

Mysterious ‘Disease X’ Outbreak Might Be Malaria. What We Know
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to identify a deadly illness that is affecting malnourished children
‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness
An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.
Mysterious ‘Disease X’ kills dozens of people in Congo
An “undiagnosed” flu-like disease has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent weeks. There have been at least 376 cases reported since Oct. 24 of patients experiencing fevers,
What is Disease X? Why is the Congo outbreak raising alarm?
Disease X emerged at a time of increased influenza circulation, and is likely to be linked to airborne diseases, according to Congo’s National Public Health Institute. The illness may not manifest in the same way in other places with different pre-existing health.
Mysterious Disease X Kills Scores In Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Scores of people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Researchers from the WHO are investigating the cause of this mysterious Disease X.
Some patients in mysterious outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo have malaria, early testing reveals
A mysterious illness outbreak that has sickened at least 416 people and killed 31 in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo may be at least partly caused by malaria, health officials said Tuesday.
Health officials grapple with deadly mystery ‘Disease X’ in Congo
The mysterious flu-like disease has killed dozens in the central African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, mostly women and children, officials said.
‘Disease X’ Outbreak Widens as UN Sends Health Team to Congo
More cases of a mysterious flu-like illness labeled “Disease X” were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the World Health Organization has dispatched a rapid response team to help investigate.
Congo's Mystery Disease Might Be Malaria: Authorities
Health officials revealed Congo's mysterious illness causing flu-like symptoms and dozens of deaths could be malaria.
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria
First tests suggest malaria behind mystery outbreak in DRC – but questions remain
Ten patients infected with the mystery illness spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo have tested positive for malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens of people in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than ...
WHO Provides Update About Disease X In Democratic Republic Of The Congo
The WHO released more information about the outbreak of Disease X in the DRC. Mainly affected children, the cause remains ...
‘Disease X’ Trackers Confront Logistics Quagmire in Congo
Scientists racing against time to contain an outbreak of a mysterious flu-like illness in a remote part of the Democratic ...
Mystery deadly ‘Disease X’ spreads in Congo as WHO struggles to trace origin
The World Health Organization has recorded more than 400 cases of a mysterious deadly flu-like illness dubbed “Disease X” in ...