Mysterious Illness Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to another village, with 141 more confirmed cases and 60 deaths. The outbreak began with the death of three children who ate a bat carcass. Tests ruled out Ebola, Marburg virus, and yellow fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, chills, sweating, and bleeding. W.H.O. is conducting disease surveillance and providing treatment for diseases like malaria and meningitis.