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Outbreak of Unknown Illness Claims Lives in Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

An unidentified illness in the DRC has resulted in 67 to 243 deaths, primarily affecting children. The outbreak has flu-like symptoms and was reported in November. The WHO is assisting …

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Concerns Rise Over Multidrug-Resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae in Kenya, Uganda, and Jordan

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

A CDC study raises alarms about multidrug-resistant *E. coli* and *K. pneumoniae* in Kenya, Uganda, and Jordan, demonstrating significant genetic diversity and alarming resistance profiles. The study highlights the prevalence …