Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are investigating a suspected water contamination event in the Equateur province after over 60 deaths and more than 1,000 illnesses were reported since late January. The World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring the possibility of poisoning from a water source, though it is still unclear whether the contamination was accidental or deliberate. Affected villages, including Boloko and Bomate, have experienced high rates of malaria, complicating efforts to diagnose the illness. The health crisis has caused widespread fear, with residents fleeing and many dying before medical help could reach them.
Source: CNN
