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“DR Congo Faces Urgent Probe into 60 Mysterious Deaths”

3/2/2025

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against time as they probe over 60 tragic deaths tied to a mysterious illness, with more than 1,000 cases emerging. Early evidence points to possible poisoning from tainted water. The World Health Organization is stepping in to conduct tests, but local health systems are faltering under the weight of ongoing outbreaks and past funding cuts.

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against time as they probe over 60 tragic deaths tied to a mysterious illness, with more than 1,000 cases emerging. Early evidence points to possible poisoning from tainted water. The World Health Organization is stepping in to conduct tests, but local health systems are faltering under the weight of ongoing outbreaks and past funding cuts.