Acute respiratory infections complicated by malaria in DRC
The World Health Organization have reported an outbreak of acute respiratory infections complicated by malaria (previously reported as undiagnosed illness) in Panzi Health Zone, Kwango Province. Between 24 October 2024 and 16 December 2024, 891 cases, including 48 deaths have been reported. Investigations continue but laboratory testing has identified a combination of viral respiratory infections and falciparum malaria. 47% of cases and 54% of deaths have been reported in children under five years of age. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.
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