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WHO investigates mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

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SUMMARY
A flu-like disease has killed dozens in southwestern Congo over two weeks, with deaths reported from Nov. 10 to Nov. 25 in Kwango province. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, and anemia. Local authorities estimate 67 to 143 fatalities.
Epidemiological experts are set to investigate the outbreak. Provincial health minister Apollinaire Yumba urged the public to avoid contact with corpses to prevent contamination.
Amid this crisis, Congo is also battling an mpox epidemic with over 47,000 suspected cases and more than 1,000 deaths. The World Health Organization is involved, collecting samples and supporting local health efforts.
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