Disease Outbreak News

2002 - Congo

10 July 2002

Description of the situation

10 July 2002

Disease Outbreak Reported

WHO has received reports of 8 suspected cases including 5 deaths of acute haemorrhagic fever syndrome in Mbomo district, Cuvette Ouest region (see previous report) . Two new suspected cases have been reported in Mbomo since the last death on 6 June. Health authorities have identified more than 40 contacts of the suspected cases.

The investigation has been hampered by the lack of community cooperation.