The unidentified bug which is spreading through southern Tanzania's Mbeya region has resulted in over 50 people being hospitalised. But the condition, which can also cause nausea, is unlikely to become a widespread outbreak and men appear to be affected worst, according to health officials. (Image: Getty Images)She went on to say: "Initial clinical examinations revealed the patients, mostly men, suffered from stomach ulcers and liver disease. However, Dr Kisandu has since been suspended for her comments because they were deemed to cause "unnecessary panic". Similar symptoms struck the region in 2018, with patients suffering high fever, nausea and vomiting blood, Government officials said.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2021 14:42 UTC