Few years on the Earth
China recently reported the detection of a new Mpox variant, Clade Ib, sparking concern among global health authorities. The variant, first identified in a foreign traveller with a history of travel and residence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has resulted in a cluster outbreak. Chinese health authorities are closely monitoring the situation … Read more
Referred to as “Disease X” during the initial investigation due to its unknown origins, the illness claimed the lives of over 143 people, predominantly women and children, and infected nearly 600 individuals. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been grappling with an outbreak of a deadly disease that initially baffled medical experts and … Read more
A mysterious illness, referred to as “Disease X,” has surfaced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leaving the global health community alarmed. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported over 400 cases and more than 30 fatalities, with children under the age of five being the most affected demographic. This emerging health crisis underscores … Read more
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is under threat as Chinese mining operations persist in the area despite local opposition and conservation concerns. The reserve, home to rich biodiversity and critical to climate mitigation, is caught in a web of legal ambiguity and environmental exploitation. A World Heritage Site Under Siege The … Read more
An unidentified disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kwango province has caused alarm, claiming 143 lives since its emergence in November. With women and children disproportionately affected, the crisis underscores both the fragility of healthcare infrastructure in the region and the pressing need for a coordinated response. The Outbreak in Kwango Province … Read more
Boat capsized in Kivu Lake of Congo has once again witnessed a devastating tragedy, as at least 78 people lost their lives after a boat capsized on Thursday morning in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The boat, which had set sail from the town of Minova in the South Kivu province, was … Read more