What is Dinga-Dinga, The Dancing Plague That Is Spreading In Uganda?

Dinga Dinga in Uganda

Middle: Engraving by Hendrik Hondius portraying three people affected by the dancing plague, credits: Wikimedia Commons, and representational images, credits: Canva

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Updated Dec 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

SummaryAs per the reports, it is affecting women are girls, and is causing severe bodily tremors, which is making it impossible for them to walk, or to do any daily activities. This severe tremors is what locals are calling "Dinga Dinga", or "shaking like dancing".

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