In February, officials in the Democratic Rep. of the Congo reported a cluster of unexplained deaths in a single village.
WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
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WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
https://bit.ly/4bptpwQ
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🧪 Chemical poisoning — either accidental or intentional
🦠Bacterial meningitis — a fast-spreading, deadly infection
Endemic diseases like malaria and other infections are complicating the picture.
WHO continues to support the health authorities in further investigations & assessments.
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