Health workers in the DRC have reported a mysterious illness that has killed over 50 people in five weeks. The outbreak, linked to children who ate a bat, has spread across Équateur province.

By March 4, around 1,300 cases and 50 deaths were recorded in Bomate and Boloko villages. Symptoms like fever, vomiting, and internal bleeding have led to deaths within 48 hours.

The WHO ruled out Ebola and Marburg but is investigating malaria, food poisoning, typhoid, meningitis, and viral fevers.

Limited health infrastructure hampers containment measures. With no confirmed links between clusters, urgent action is needed to prevent further spread.