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In the DRC, rape is rife. How can women recover in a war zone?

Irengue Trezor helps sexual violence survivors in DRC, highlighting the overwhelming demand for psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and trauma.

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

M23 militia atrocities in North Kivu reveal a disturbing escalation of violence, including gruesome acts against children and systemic sexual violence against women.

In the DRC, rape is rife. How can women recover in a war zone?

Irengue Trezor helps sexual violence survivors in DRC, highlighting the overwhelming demand for psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and trauma.

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

M23 militia atrocities in North Kivu reveal a disturbing escalation of violence, including gruesome acts against children and systemic sexual violence against women.
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#public-health

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

A new undiagnosed illness is affecting children in rural DRC, raising health concerns amidst existing crises.

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.
Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.

Some mystery disease' patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says

Patients in DRC with a mystery disease have tested positive for malaria, yet multiple diseases may be involved, emphasizing the need for further testing.

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

A new undiagnosed illness is affecting children in rural DRC, raising health concerns amidst existing crises.

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.
Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.

Some mystery disease' patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says

Patients in DRC with a mystery disease have tested positive for malaria, yet multiple diseases may be involved, emphasizing the need for further testing.
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#health-crisis

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

An unidentified disease in the DRC has caused 71 deaths, prompting a WHO investigation into its respiratory nature and transmission risks.

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

An unidentified disease in the DRC has caused 71 deaths, prompting a WHO investigation into its respiratory nature and transmission risks.
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#who

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.
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Congo: PM Tuluka's first 100 days of ambition and challenges DW 09/20/2024

The first female-led government in the DRC is implementing ambitious reforms focused on economy and social well-being.
#coup-attempt

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

The DRC court sentenced 37 to death, including three U.S. citizens, for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

A coup attempt in the DRC resulted in 37 death sentences, revealing deep political tensions and the complexities of international involvement.

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

The DRC court sentenced 37 to death, including three U.S. citizens, for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

A coup attempt in the DRC resulted in 37 death sentences, revealing deep political tensions and the complexities of international involvement.
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Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot DW 09/13/2024

A court in the DRC sentenced 37 individuals to death, including three Americans, over an alleged coup plot.
#mpox-outbreak

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

The mpox outbreak in the DRC is alarming due to the Clade I strain, leading to significant mortality and serious international health responses.

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

The mpox outbreak in the DRC is alarming due to the Clade I strain, leading to significant mortality and serious international health responses.
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Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd review hugely enjoyable cold war espionage

The overthrow and assassination of Patrice Lumumba highlights the complex interplay between colonialism, politics, and personal identity in the early Cold War context.

More than 100 killed in attempt to escape DRC's largest prison

129 people died during a prison escape attempt in Kinshasa, highlighting severe overcrowding and chaotic conditions at Makala prison.

Inside the camp on the frontline of the DRC's mpox epidemic in pictures

Over 25.4 million people in DRC require humanitarian aid due to insecurity and violence.
Mpox is severely affecting the population, especially children, with thousands of cases and deaths reported.

Monkeypox virus: dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex, new data suggest

A virulent strain of the monkeypox virus can spread through sexual contact, posing concerns of a potential global outbreak.
The clade I strain of the monkeypox virus, known for its increased lethality, is now showing the ability for sexual transmission, leading to a significant number of infections in the DRC.
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