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Congo’s health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria
LUBUMBASHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry said on Tuesday (Dec 17) that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the country’s Panzi health zone is a severe form of malaria. Earlier…
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Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid Congo mystery disease outbreak
Hong Kong authorities have stepped up health screening measures for all flights arriving from African transit hubs as they brace…
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WHO sends experts to help Congo diagnose mystery disease
“All efforts are underway to identify the cause of the illness, understand its modes of transmission and ensure appropriate response…
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Basketball great and humanitarian, Dikembe Mutombo, dies at 58
Mutombo, a four-time NBA defensive player of the year, finished his career with 3,289 blocks, second all-time behind only Hakeem…
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First mpox vaccines due in DR Congo on Sep 5
KINSHASA: The first delivery of almost 100,000 doses of mpox vaccines will arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo on…
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Global Witness names Chinese firm for illegal logging in DR Congo
The international organisation said the report highlights governance issues facing the DRC’s logging industry, including “corruption, illegal logging, and conflict…
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