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Plague Outbreak Feared - Eastern Congo

The World Health Organization stated that a deadly epidemic pneumonic plague has struck the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. There has been reports of numerous cases with the current death count in the twenties. The first cases of this outbreak have been traced to Isiro. Last year, 150 cases of the plague became evident in Zobia. The highly-contagious disease was spread by diamond mine workers in Zobia and surrounding areas.

It is essential to diagnose the disease rapidly and treat the disease with antibiotics to reduce possible complications and fatality. The ones affected by this disease have been isolated while treatment is being administered. All individuals who have had contact with one of the victims carrying the disease are being treated as well to prevent a further outbreak.

It is certainly a good thing that we have organizations such as The World Health Organization to keep disease and illness under control. Without organizations such as WHO, outbreaks of disease would have the potential to strike globally killing millions.

posted by Anonymous @ 10/15/2006 05:09:00 PM