In the Haut-Uélé region, more precisely in Nyangara, a village called Nadau is facing a mysterious illness which has already claimed the lives of three people and affected around twenty other individuals. According to reports from the local new civil society, this disease is characterized by the appearance of pimples on the body, and the doctor responsible for the health zone hypothesizes that it is chickenpox.
Despite these first worrying cases, the authorities are slow to take concrete measures to identify the disease and put in place an appropriate response plan. Indeed, more than ten days have passed since the first deaths, and no in-depth assessment has been carried out on the ground to take samples. This situation legitimately raises concerns within the community.
The coordinator of the new civil society launches an urgent appeal to the relevant authorities to take the situation seriously in order to avoid further human losses. He particularly highlights the risks linked to the spread of the disease in more densely populated areas, warning of the disastrous consequences that this could cause.
Despite the gaps in the authorities’ response, the head of the health zone ensures that patients who come to the hospital are taken care of. However, it is crucial to carry out in-depth investigations to accurately identify this disease and put in place adequate prevention and treatment measures.
Faced with this worrying situation, the mobilization of additional resources and expertise is necessary to deal with this emerging disease and protect the population of Nadau and surrounding areas.
Find out more about news from the region:
1. [Link to the article on the unidentified illness in Nadau](http://www.mediacongo.net/dpics/filesmanager/actualite/2024_actu/03-mars/11-17/haut_uele_carte_24.png)
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