DRC - North Kivu: unknown disease in livestock in the territories of Masisi and Walikale

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Masisi: Ban on movement and livestock market following an animal epidemic

Anicetus June 25, 2025

Faced with a recently declared epidemic in this part of North Kivu province, the territorial authorities of Masisi have decided to take strict measures to stop its spread. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the administrator of this territory, under the aegis of the AFC-M23, Emmanuel Ndizeye Rutebuka, banned all activities related to the marketing and movement of livestock.

"It is strictly forbidden to hold markets," announced the territorial administrator, adding that "all movement of cows is prohibited around areas affected by the epidemic until further notice."

The press release states that this decision directly concerns breeders, butchers, livestock traders, and all stakeholders in the livestock sector. Its purpose is to limit the risk of the disease spreading within local livestock, already strained by precarious health conditions and displacement linked to insecurity.

The statement also states that "any entry of cows from other territories is strictly prohibited," a precautionary measure intended to "prevent the spread of this epidemic and protect the population."

The territorial administrator calls for collective responsibility and warns. "Anyone who fails to comply with these instructions is liable to sanctions in accordance with current laws," he warns.

Pending the precise identification of the pathogen in question, local health authorities are continuing their on-site investigation. The public is urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with veterinary services in the event of any suspected cases.

The editorial staff

https://tazamardc.net/2025/06/25/ma...arche-de-betail-suite-a-une-epidemie-animale/
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North Kivu: Livestock markets suspended due to animal epidemic in Masisi

By the Editorial Staff June 25, 2025

A health alert is disrupting the livestock sector in Masisi territory. In an official statement released Tuesday, the territory's administrator, Emmanuel Ndizeye Rutebuka, announced a series of urgent measures to curb the spread of an animal epidemic recently reported in the region.

The most immediate measure involves the complete suspension of livestock markets. This decision directly affects breeders, butchers, traders, and all stakeholders involved in the supply and marketing chains of livestock products.

In the same spirit of prevention, all movement of cows in and around infected areas is prohibited until further notice. The objective is clear: to quickly contain the disease before it spreads to other areas, which would have serious health and economic consequences.

In addition, the entry of cattle from other territories is also prohibited, in order to prevent the introduction of new outbreaks of infection. This measure establishes a sanitary cordon around sensitive areas.

The territorial administrator calls for individual and collective responsibility. He insists: these instructions are mandatory. Any violator is liable to penalties provided for by law. He warns against any attempt to circumvent the rules, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

The authorities reserve the right to adjust these measures as the epidemic evolves. In the meantime, vigilance and strict adherence to the guidelines are essential to prevent the crisis from worsening.

Cephas Kabamba

https://infos.cd/economie/nord-kivu...l-face-a-une-epidemie-animale-a-masisi/61100/

 

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North Kivu: Cattle attacked by an unknown disease in Kalembe in Masisi

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 07:58

A disease of unknown origin has been affecting cattle in the village of Kalembe, located in the Bashali-Mokoto grouping in Masisi territory, for several days. The alert was issued by local veterinary sources, who describe an alarming situation with potentially serious consequences for livestock farming and public health.

According to these sources, several cows have already succumbed to this pathology which manifests itself through severe clinical signs: the appearance of mange, open wounds on the animals' bodies, swelling of the upper and lower membranes, making mobility difficult before leading to the death of the affected cattle.

Faced with the rapid spread of this disease, beef farmers and consumers are being urged to be extra vigilant. Butchers are advised not to slaughter any animals without first seeking veterinary expertise to examine the animals and prevent possible contamination.

"The cows are showing signs of swelling and scabs that after a while begin to detach and cause water to leak. So far, we are not aware of this disease; we don't know what it is because we don't even have medication to treat it. The first cows to show these signs were those that came from neighboring countries. The population must remain cautious, as the risks of transmission or consumption of contaminated meat cannot be ruled out as long as the exact nature of the disease remains unknown," a local veterinarian told ACTUALITE.CD.

In an attempt to contain the spread, veterinarians in the region incinerated two sick cows on Wednesday, June 25, and a third will be burned on Thursday, June 26.

In response to this situation, the administrator of Masisi territory, Emmanuel Ndizeye Rutebuka, recently appointed by the AFC/M23 rebellion, announced a series of strict measures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, he decreed an immediate ban on all livestock markets and the movement of cows in the affected areas.

According to the statement, all entry of livestock from other territories is also prohibited. These restrictions aim to prevent the spread of this as yet unidentified epidemic in a region where livestock farming is a key source of income for many families.

Joshua Mutanava, in Goma

https://actualite.cd/2025/06/26/nor...r-une-maladie-inconnue-kalembe-dans-le-masisi

 

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Walikale: Several people infected after consuming beef from Masisi

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 06:56

Many people experienced an unusual organic situation this Monday, July 28, in the Kiraku locality (Waloa Uroba group), in Walikale territory, after consuming beef. At least 34 people registered cases of diarrhea. Initial information reaching ACTUALITE.CD indicates that a cow from the neighboring territory of Masisi was unable to continue its journey to Walikale center on Saturday, July 27. The owner decided to slaughter it. The population rushed to get food.

As a result, everyone who consumed the meat from this cow experienced digestive problems causing diarrhea. Some victims are being treated at the Byungu health center, where the problem is a lack of inputs. Others are at home, lacking the means to seek treatment.

This information was confirmed by the acting head of the Waloa Uroba group, Barthélémy Mulengezi Luc. Barthélémy Mulengezi Luc indicated that due to a lack of capacity, other patients were evacuated to the Nsengu health center. According to the same traditional authority, the victims included 14 women, 9 men, and 11 children. He called for support in the form of medication to ensure proper medical care for the sick.

As a reminder, the Waloa Uroba group borders the Masisi territory, where a disease has been attacking cows for some time, particularly in Mwesso. The authorities had taken measures banning the consumption of beef in the area to protect the population. And it is in the Masisi territory that Walikale beef sellers also source their cattle.

https://actualite.cd/2025/07/29/wal...es-apres-avoir-consomme-la-viande-de-boeuf-en
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Walikale: Veterinary service takes action after several people showed pathological signs after consuming meat from a presumably sick cow

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 08:24

Following the alert reporting that 34 people suffered from diarrhea after consuming beef presumably infected in the Kiraku locality, in the Waloa Uroba group (Walikale territory) in North Kivu, the veterinary service of the Wanianga sector, the entity affected by this tragedy, said it was strengthening its presence at various entry and exit barriers to this decentralized territorial entity, as well as at public slaughterhouses.

Specialists assigned to these different locations are responsible for carrying out veterinary examinations before the cows enter the Wanianga sector in Walikale from the Masisi territory and before the beef is sold in the different markets.

These measures are contained in a document made public this Tuesday, July 29 in Walikale. The head of this service, Kishirani Luendo Thaddée, said that these measures aim to protect the population against the consumption of infected meat, especially since the territory of Masisi, which supplies Walikale, is currently facing a pathological threat in the livestock sector.

All branch managers have already been instructed to ensure the implementation of these measures in order to protect the local population from any risk of spreading animal-borne diseases to humans. No cow showing signs of illness should cross the borders between the territories of Masisi and Walikale. At slaughterhouses, any animal found to be sick after veterinary examination must be incinerated. Thaddée Luendo calls on the security services to support this measure so that it is implemented flawlessly.

As a reminder, 34 people who consumed meat from a presumably sick ox suffered from diarrhea in the Waloa Uroba group. All victims are continuing treatment at various health facilities in the region.

​https://actualite.cd/2025/07/30/wal...s-dispositions-apres-des-signes-pathologiques

 

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Two dead and 44 cases of diarrhea due to food poisoning in Walikale

Published on Fri, 01/08/2025 - 18:35 | Modified on Fri, 01/08/2025 - 18:35

Two people have lost their lives and 44 cases of diarrhea have been recorded following the consumption of contaminated beef since July 28, in the Byungu health area, Walikale territory (North Kivu).

According to the zonal chief medical officer, Dr Yves Tshongo Bikunde, adults are the most affected, presenting severe symptoms such as vomiting and acute dehydration.

" The situation is a bit dramatic, because we were alerted on July 28. On that day, we had 10 cases; yesterday, July 31, the number rose to 42 cases, with two deaths: a 35-year-old woman and a 6-year-old boy, all from Mungote village. This morning (Editor's note: Friday, August 1), the nurse confirmed to me that Taweza village has also reported cases. So we have a total of 44 cases ," he said.

Dr. Tshongo Bikunde said symptoms mainly include loose stools and, in some cases, vomiting.

In addition to patient care, which is made difficult by the lack of medical supplies in local healthcare facilities, healthcare staff recommend isolating patients to limit the spread.

Faced with the rapid progression of the epidemic and the lack of resources, the doctor is launching an urgent appeal to humanitarian organizations:

" This morning, we urgently dispatched a team from the central office to reinforce measures in the health area. We are launching this SOS so that partners, wherever they are, can come and support the health area ."

As a precaution, Dr. Tshongo Bikunde urges the population to respect the measures put in place to try to break the chain of transmission.

It should be noted that the Byungu health area is particularly difficult to access: it takes around three days of walking to get there, which considerably complicates health interventions.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/08/...-de-diarrhee-dus-une-intoxication-alimentaire

 

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Walikale: Controlling diarrhea due to food poisoning

Published on Fri, 08/15/2025 - 5:34 PM | Modified on Fri, 08/15/2025 - 5:34 PM

Diarrhea caused by food poisoning is now under control, after causing two deaths out of more than 60 cases recorded in the Kibua health zone, Walikale territory (North Kivu).

The entity's chief physician, Dr. Yves Tshongo Bikunde, attributes this improvement to effective coordination between local health authorities, partner NGOs and the community itself.

He welcomed the intervention of the NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which provided medical supplies for the treatment of patients:

“MSF helped us with treatment kits for diarrhea and dehydration, including cholera kits. These included catheters, syringes, gloves, oral rehydration solutions, zinc, oxytetracycline, Ringer's lactate, and disinfectants. All of this arrived at the Byungu health area on August 8, and it allowed us to bring the situation under control. Today, the situation is truly under control. There are no new cases.”

Dr Yves Tshongo Bikunde says he is monitoring developments, particularly in relation to the herds heading towards Walikale.

At the end of July, the chief doctor of the Kibua health zone issued an alert concerning cases of diarrhea and vomiting caused by the consumption of beef believed to be contaminated.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/08/...-la-diarrhee-due-une-intoxication-alimentaire

 

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North Kivu: Livestock Attacked by Unknown Disease in Walikale

November 5, 2025

An unknown disease has been attacking livestock in the Walikale territory of North Kivu for about a month. The territory's police administrator has raised the alarm.
Senior Commissioner Ado Laurent Kasongo reports that this as-yet-unidentified disease manifests as scaly patches on the animals' skin.

The most affected animals are cows, goats, pigs, and sheep. Several animals have already died from this unknown disease in Walikale.

In response to this situation, the territorial authorities have taken a series of measures to protect the local population while awaiting the results of samples taken and sent to a laboratory to identify the disease.

These measures include a ban on the illegal slaughter of animals. For rigorous meat control, only slaughter in public abattoirs and markets is permitted. All meat declared fit for human consumption must bear a veterinary inspection certificate issued free of charge by the meat inspector. However, any meat not bearing a veterinary inspection certificate is immediately declared to be of dubious origin. This meat must be seized in accordance with animal health regulations.

The veterinary service in the Walikale territory has increased its presence in markets and public abattoirs to enforce this directive.

As a reminder, more than two months ago, government services issued a warning about an unknown disease affecting cattle in the neighboring territory of Masisi. A few months after this warning, some residents of the Waloa Uroba group, bordering the Masisi territory, suffered food poisoning after consuming beef from the Masisi territory. The majority of them were interned in health facilities for appropriate care.​



https://actualite.cd/2025/11/05/nor...e-attaques-par-une-maladie-inconnue-walikale​