Public health authorities in DR Congo have reported an outbreak of unknown origin in the Panzi district in Kwango province. As of Dec 5, 2024, there had been 406 infections identified, 31 confirmed deaths, and more than 100 suspected deaths. Infections reportedly began on Oct 24, and the disease is predominantly affecting children, with most cases occurring in those younger than 14 years. The signs and symptoms include fever, headaches, cough, dyspnoea, anaemia, and rhinorrhoea. In response to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health and the national institute’s emergency operation centre deployed a team to collect data and investigate, although access to the remote region is difficult.