Malaria endures in northwest Congo as officials seek cause of illnesses that have sickened hundreds
- Authorities in northwestern Congo are investigating the deaths of at least 60 people and over 1,000 illnesses with a suspected poisoning event related to a contaminated water source, according to the World Health Organization.
- Illnesses began in Boloko after three children ate a bat and died within 48 hours, as stated by health officials.
- The village of Boloko has recorded 98% of cases and 86% of deaths, with the high rates of malaria complicating diagnosis efforts, according to the World Health Organization.
- WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan emphasized that investigations will continue until the true cause of the illnesses is confirmed.
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