Malawi's viral conjunctivitis outbreak surges to 13,400 cases

Viral conjunctivitis continues to surge in Malawi, with over 13,400 confirmed cases since the first cases were reported in the northern border district of Karonga in mid-February.

The outbreak has now spread to 26 out of the country's 28 districts, according to health authorities. As of Saturday, a total of 13,419 cases had been recorded.

While no deaths have been ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001489242/red-eye-disease-what-you-need-to-know">recorded thus faSymptoms of the disease include pink or red discoloration in the white part of the eye, itching, persistent tearing, eye discharge, swelling of the eye lining, visual disturbances and painful eyes, among others.