An unknown disease has broken out in the northwestern region of the Congo, resulting in over 50 deaths, according to reports from local doctors and the World Health Organization (WHO). This situation has sparked widespread concern within the international community.
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03-21, 2025Dr. Serge Ngalibatelo, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, stated that the time interval between the onset of symptoms and death in most cases is only 48 hours, which is extremely concerning. The hospital, serving as the regional monitoring center, is closely monitoring the epidemic's progression.
The outbreak began on January 21st, and currently, 419 cases have been recorded, including 53 deaths. The WHO Regional Office for Africa stated that the initial outbreak in the town of Boloko originated after three children consumed bats and died within 48 hours after exhibiting symptoms of hemorrhagic fever. There have been long-standing concerns about the transmission of diseases from animals to humans in areas where the consumption of wild animals is prevalent.
On February 9th, a second outbreak of the unknown disease occurred in the town of Bomat. The WHO has stated that samples from 13 cases have been sent to the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, for testing. All samples tested negative for the Ebola virus and other common hemorrhagic fever diseases, such as the Marburg virus, while some samples tested positive for malaria.
Last year, an unknown flu-like illness also emerged in another region of the Congo, resulting in dozens of deaths, and was later determined to likely be malaria. Currently, investigations and research into this unknown disease are still underway to determine its cause and implement appropriate prevention and control measures.
