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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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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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