WorldAfricaCongo: Bacteria intestinal infection outbreak - Update

Congo: Bacteria intestinal infection outbreak – Update

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak

Victims

50

Wounded

2270

Date

August 27, 2023

What happened

According to the WHO “Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and other Emergencies” (Week 34: 21 – 27 August 2023), a total of 2.270 cases with 50 deaths (CFR 2.2%) are reported mainly from Niari Department. Of the reported cases: 21 are confirmed for Cholera, 80 for Shigellosis and 20 for Typhoid Fever.

Where it happened

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