The mysterious epidemic currently raging in the Panzi health zone, Kwango province, continues to cast its worrying shadow over the region, now hitting the Kitenda health zone. The grim toll is alarming, with more than 60 deaths recorded to date in the region. This disease, whose identity remains unknown, has spread terror among the local populations.
According to Lucien Lufutu, president of the Kwango Civil Society Consultation Framework, the situation is critical in Kitenda, where three people have already succumbed to the disease and more than 70 others are affected. This rapid and deadly spread raises questions about the origin and nature of this disease, which remains a mystery to health authorities.
The situation is all the more worrying in Panzi, where the epidemic originated. The general reference hospital, built by the Belgians in 1960, is facing major challenges in terms of medical equipment and supplies. Faced with this unprecedented health crisis, a call for help is being launched to save the populations of Panzi and Kitenda.
The central government has responded by sending an intervention team, currently based in Kenge, the capital of Kwango. This team will travel to the affected areas to assess the situation and provide emergency medical assistance. The urgency of the situation requires rapid and coordinated action to stem the spread of this deadly disease and save lives.
As we await further information on the exact nature of this disease and the measures being taken to deal with it, the local population remains plunged into uncertainty and fear. It is imperative that all necessary means be mobilized to contain this epidemic and protect the health of the inhabitants of Kwango.