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Over 60 Dead: Mysterious Illness Strikes Congo

3/4/2025

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A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 60 lives and left more than 1,000 others ill. While Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out, malaria is present in half of the cases. Experts fear mass poisoning or a mix of pathogens, as political unrest and limited foreign aid hinder effective response efforts.

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A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 60 lives and left more than 1,000 others ill. While Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out, malaria is present in half of the cases. Experts fear mass poisoning or a mix of pathogens, as political unrest and limited foreign aid hinder effective response efforts.