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More than 70 cases of acute diarrhea and 10 child deaths recorded in Lububula, Maniema

Published on Mon, 14/09/2026 - 12:59 | Modified on Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:20

More than 70 cases of acute diarrhea accompanied by dehydration, including 10 deaths, have been recorded in twelve health areas of Lubutu, in Maniema province. Children under five years old are particularly affected, according to a preliminary report released Sunday, September 13, 2026, by local health officials.

Samples were taken and sent to the laboratory to determine the origin of this outbreak and to confirm or rule out a possible cholera epidemic.

Detected as early as August by community health workers, the disease intensified during the first two weeks of September. More than 30 patients were admitted to the Lubutu referral health center, including 28 young children.

Local health officials are particularly concerned about the consumption of water from unimproved rivers and natural springs. More than 2,280 households in the Lubutu health area are reportedly exposed to waterborne diseases.

Overwhelmed healthcare facilities

The influx of patients is also putting a strain on the local health center. Healthcare professionals are raising the alarm about the facility's overcrowding and the urgent need for additional resources to provide care.

The chairman of the Lubutu health committee, Useni Selemani, is seeking support from partners and humanitarian organizations for the development of drinking water sources.

For his part, the chief medical officer of the health zone, Dr. Mubwana Zamuda, recommends that the population boil or treat the water before consuming it.

While awaiting the results of laboratory analyses, health authorities are calling for increased hygiene measures and access to drinking water in order to limit the spread of the disease.

Plus de 70 cas de diarrhée aiguë et 10 décès d’enfants enregistrés à Lububula au Maniema

Plus de 70 cas de diarrhée aiguë accompagnée de déshydratation, dont 10 décès, ont été enregistrés dans douze aires de santé de Lubutu, dans la province du Maniema. Les enfants de moins de cinq ans sont particulièrement touchés, selon un bilan provisoire communiqué dimanche 13 septembre 2026 par...

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