Mystery Illness Kills 5 in Burundi As Doctors Scramble for Answers

An unknown illness in northern Burundi’s Mpanda district has killed 5 people and sickened 35 others.

Initial testing ruled out Ebola, Marburg, Rift Valley fever, yellow fever, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.

Burundi’s health ministry is investigating the outbreak with support from the World Health Organization.

Officials say quickly identifying the cause is critical to stop spread and guide treatment in a low-resource setting.