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Congo health misinformation crisis fuels deadly rumors

In Congo, health misinformation has driven deadly rumors about a mysterious illness in villages.
WHO: Health misinformation spreaders in villages
WHAT: Deadly rumors about a mysterious illness linked to Oz virus-like symptoms
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
WHERE: Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
WHY: None

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