Wednesday, 9 Jul 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • House
  • VIDEO
  • ScienceAlert
  • White
  • Watch
  • Trumps
  • man
  • Health
  • Day
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > WHO sheds some light on factors possibly at play in DRC outbreak
Health and Wellness

WHO sheds some light on factors possibly at play in DRC outbreak

Last updated: December 9, 2024 1:22 am
Share
WHO sheds some light on factors possibly at play in DRC outbreak
SHARE

An outbreak of illness in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has captured the attention of the international community, yet the cause remains unknown. The World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement shedding some light on the situation, suggesting that known diseases like malaria, pneumonia, influenza, Covid-19, or measles, exacerbated by severe malnutrition, may be behind the outbreak and the high number of deaths.

The WHO highlighted the challenges in the affected area, including food insecurity, low vaccination coverage, limited access to diagnostics and quality case management, shortage of health staff, and inadequate malaria control measures. The region has recorded 406 cases and 31 deaths, with half of the cases in children under the age of 5. The lack of local laboratory facilities, limited health services, and poor infrastructure make it difficult to identify the cause of the outbreak.

Testing materials had to be brought into the area and then transported to Kinshasa, a two-day journey on challenging roads, especially during the rainy season. The presence of armed gangs in the region further complicates the situation. The WHO has deployed a team to assist Congolese health officials in responding to the outbreak.

Craig Spencer, an associate professor at Brown University’s School of Public Health, emphasized the possibility that malnutrition is playing a significant role in the outbreak, particularly in young children. Severe malnutrition can increase susceptibility to common illnesses like malaria, flu, or measles, leading to higher mortality rates.

The WHO’s statement highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region, reaching crisis levels in September. Severe acute malnutrition poses a significant risk, especially in children under 5. Dieudonné Mwamba, director general of DRC’s National Public Health Institute, mentioned the circulation of influenza in the region when the outbreak was first reported.

See also  One dead, dozens hospitalized after E. coli outbreak in organic carrots

Despite the challenges in identifying the cause of the outbreak, the WHO and local health authorities are working together to provide care and support to those affected. The situation underscores the importance of addressing underlying issues like food insecurity and malnutrition to prevent similar outbreaks in the future.

TAGGED:DRCFactorslightOutbreakplayPossiblySheds
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Ange Postecoglou hasn’t fixed Tottenham’s deepest flaw and mistake-filled Chelsea defeat proves it Ange Postecoglou hasn’t fixed Tottenham’s deepest flaw and mistake-filled Chelsea defeat proves it
Next Article Banana Company Artwashes Its Bloody Legacy at Art Basel Miami Beach Banana Company Artwashes Its Bloody Legacy at Art Basel Miami Beach
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Bernstein Raises Coinbase (COIN) PT, Maintains Outperform Rating

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is recognized as one of the top fintech stocks to invest…

July 8, 2025

Virgin River Season 7 Potential Release Date, Plot, Cast And News

Virgin River fans were left on the edge of their seats after the dramatic finale…

February 27, 2025

‘No rebuilding without them’: Trump’s immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery

In a recent article published by The Guardian, concerns are raised about the impact of…

February 2, 2025

How to delete your 23andMe data

What Happened to 23andMe and How to Protect Your Genetic Data Recently, DNA testing service…

June 14, 2025

TikTok: Godot, Absurd Politics, and Knaves

The TikTok saga, a convoluted narrative that seems plucked from the realm of absurdist theater,…

March 25, 2025

You Might Also Like

Nearly a third of U.S. teens have prediabetes, CDC says
Health and Wellness

Nearly a third of U.S. teens have prediabetes, CDC says

July 9, 2025
The Secretive Company Hawking Bad Health Advice On Facebook
Health and Wellness

The Secretive Company Hawking Bad Health Advice On Facebook

July 9, 2025
Use of ‘doxy PEP’ to reduce STIs appears to fuel some antibiotic resistance
Health and Wellness

Use of ‘doxy PEP’ to reduce STIs appears to fuel some antibiotic resistance

July 9, 2025
Loneliness predicts poor mental and physical health outcomes, survey data indicate
Health and Wellness

Loneliness predicts poor mental and physical health outcomes, survey data indicate

July 9, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?