Kuru is a prion disease that is a rare and fatal one. Occuring at epidemic levels in New Guinea during the 1950's. This disease started due to ritualistic cannibalism of the Fore people. It was transmitted through consuming brain tissues of deceased relatives, or contact with tissue or open sores. Government control has now almost diminished the disease. There are no known treatments of this disease. It could be years or even decades before symptoms may occur. Attacking the cerebellum, unsteady gait is a first sign and in 6-12 months victims of this disease are usually deceased.