Hong Kong authorities have stepped up health screening measures for all flights arriving from African transit hubs as they brace for risks of an unidentified disease that killed at least 79 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo

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A mysterious infection dubbed "Disease X" in Congo has sent alarm bells ringing among health experts as officials rush to determine what's causing it. At least 79 people have lost their lives since the infection was first detected on October 24. The symptoms are similar to the flu, such as fever, headache, cough, difficulty breathing, and anaemia.

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Mysterious infection kills 79 in Congo; Japan and Hong Kong increase vigilance

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of an infectious disease outbreak termed ‘Disease X’ that’s sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 79, since late October.

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Mystery ‘Disease X’ Probed After Killing 79 People in Congo

Africa CDC and WHO say they are waiting for lab results of the disease, first detected in October in a province on the border with Angola

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Doctors want urgent action on DRC’s yet-to-be identified disease outbreak

HONG KONG, Dec 7 — Hong Kong authorities have tightened health screening measures at the airport for all flights arriving from African transit hubs as they prepare for potential risks linked to an unidentified disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. According to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), the outbreak in Congo has resulted in at least 79 deaths and over 300 infections since late…

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Report: Hong Kong tightens airport screening as Congo mystery disease kills 79

HONG KONG — Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of an infectious disease outbreak termed 'Disease X' that's sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 79, since late October.

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What is mystery 'disease x' and why have dozens died in DR Congo?

Unknown illness, hundreds infected (half under 5 years old) 
and 79 victims. More checks even if there are no direct flights

Malattia sconosciuta, centinaia di contagiati (la metà sotto i 5 anni) 
e 79 vittime. Più controlli anche se non ci sono voli diretti

Il virus misterioso che colpisce i bimbi in Congo: Italia in allerta per porti e aeroporti

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The mysterious virus affecting children in Congo: Italy on alert for ports and airports

Rome, December 6, 2024 - Italy raises the alert level at airports following the mysterious disease in Congo that is spreading rapidly and which would have already claimed hundreds of victims in the Central African country. Alert at airports and ports Among the first measures, there will therefore be greater attention to the health conditions of those arriving from Congo or those who have recently traveled to the African country. The USMAF — the …

Roma, 6 dicembre 2024 – L’Italia alza il livello di allerta negli aeroporti a seguito della malattia misteriosa in Congo che si sta diffondendo rapidamente e che avrebbe fatto già centinaia di vittime nel paese centrafricano. Allerta in aeroporti e porti Fra le prime misure ci sarà dunque una maggiore attenzione nei confronti delle condizioni di salute di chi arriva dal Congo o chi ha recentemente viaggiato nel paese africano. Le Usmaf – gli Uff…

Malattia X in Congo: l’Italia alza il livello di allerta negli aeroporti

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Disease X in Congo: Italy raises alert level at airports

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it was deploying experts to investigate a mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks.  “All efforts are underway to identify the cause of the illness, understand its modes of transmission and ensure an appropriate response as swiftly as possible,” the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, said in a statement. The sy…

Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid DR Congo mystery disease outbreak

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