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Kikwit: 10 deaths recorded in a resurgence of canine rabies
27.05.2026
The city of Kikwit, in Kwilu province, is facing a resurgence of canine rabies. Since last April, 10 deaths have already been recorded out of 42 confirmed cases, according to local authorities.
The information was provided on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by Robert Senge, the urban inspector of Fisheries and Livestock. He stated that his department is working in collaboration with the Kwilu Provincial Health Division to combat this disease.
"There are already 10 deaths from this disease out of 42 confirmed cases. The situation is serious. We are working hard to deal with it," he said.
In response to this situation, several dog vaccination sites have been opened in the city to limit the spread of the disease.
Robert Senge calls on owners of guard and hunting dogs to have their animals vaccinated in centers set up for this purpose.
"When a dog is rabid, it can even bite its owner and transmit the disease," he warned.
For her part, the interim mayor of Kikwit, Charlotte Lula, ordered the police, through a statement broadcast on several local radio stations, to shoot all stray dogs.
This resurgence of canine rabies comes 16 years after the 2010 epidemic that caused the death of more than 20 people in the city.
Badylon Kawanda Bakiman
congo-press.com (MCP) / mediacongo.net
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Kwilu: Canine rabies spreads to the Kipuka sector, four deaths already recorded
06.06.2026
The Kipuka area has just been hit by a canine rabies outbreak, following the city of Kikwit, in Kwilu province. 25 cases have been recorded in one week, including four deaths.
The sector chief, Kiamfu Romain, described the situation as alarming and urged dog owners to vaccinate their animals. He reminded them that rabies vaccines are available and warned that violators would face the penalties stipulated by law.
To curb the spread of the disease, vaccination sites have been set up in the area, while some teams are using a door-to-door strategy. Authorities have also announced the culling of stray dogs.
According to available data, the city of Kikwit has already recorded more than ten deaths out of 58 cases of canine rabies.
Badylon Kawanda
congo-press.com (MCP) / mediacongo.net