An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, ...

But the mysterious flu-like disease that has killed more than 143 people — mainly women and young children — in the Democratic Republic of Congo has finally been identified.

What causes the mystery disease in Congo? Ryan's remarks Friday indicate the WHO suspects a poisoned water source as a cause of the illnesses, but the investigation is ongoing.

An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.

From June 26 to 28, newborns to children aged 5 years will be vaccinated in provinces of Kinshasa, Tanganyika, Haut-Lomami, ...

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox.

Global efforts to protect children against diseases like measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving ...

While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, ...

The nation of Congo has been wracked by conflict with more than 100 armed groups, the most potent backed by Rwanda, that have ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the United States to help end the ...

While the deal could be a turning point in the struggle to end the conflict, many Congolese see the deal mainly as an ...