Haemorrhagic fever kills 13 in DRC in 10 days

Kinshasa — A haemorrhagic fever of unknown origin has killed 13 people in the north-western Democratic Republic of Congo since August 11, a health ministry official said.
“All 13 people who have died suffered from a fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and, in a terminal stage, of vomiting a black matter,” said Dr Felix Kabange  Numbi.

So far, about 80 people who came into contact with the deceased have been admitted to hospital. — AFP

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