> All severe cases involve individuals suffering from severe malnutrition > Malaria is common in the area, and it may be causing or contributing to the cases,

> All severe cases involve individuals suffering from severe malnutrition > Malaria is common in the area, and it may be causing or contributing to the cases, the United Nations health agency said. > Acute pneumonia, influenza, Covid-19, measles and malaria are considered as potential causal factors based on the signs and symptoms of those afflicted