2021 South Sudan disease outbreak
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| 2021 South Sudan disease outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Disease | Unknown |
Deaths | 97[1] |
On 14 December 2021, the World Health Organization launched an investigation into an unknown disease that has resulted in at least 89 deaths in Fangak, Jonglei State, South Sudan.[2] Symptoms of the disease were said to be cough, diarrhea, fever, headache, chest pain, joint pain, loss of appetite, and body weakness. As of the last report of the disease, in late December 2021, 97 people had died of the disease, most of which were elderly or below the age of 14.[3]
History
[edit]In early December 2021, South Sudan's ministry of health reported dozens of deaths due to an unidentified illness.[1] The reports came amidst severe flooding in the region and prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to send rapid response team to collect samples of the disease.[4] Initial samples tested negative for cholera.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mandil, Nichola (14 December 2021). "WHO probing mysterious deaths in northern South Sudan". BBC News. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "WHO investigates unidentified disease after nearly 100 people die in South Sudan". The Independent. 2021-12-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Heilman, Greg (2021-12-24). "What disease does WHO say is causing deaths in South Sudan?". Diario AS. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
- ^ Shovelin, Emilia; Sun, The (2021-12-14). "At least 89 killed by mystery disease as WHO deploys task force amid fears of outbreak". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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