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Cholera outbreak strains health system at a mining camp in Congo

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A cholera outbreak at an artisanal gold mine in South Kivu province has infected more than 600 people, overwhelming local health services and exposing severe sanitation challenges in conflict-hit eastern Congo.

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  • Over 600 people have been infected by cholera at a gold mine in South Kivu province.
  • Local health services are overwhelmed, with patients treated at makeshift centers. 6s
  • Cholera is caused by contaminated water or food and can be fatal if untreated. 1m 18s
  • Health officials report over 5,300 cases and 28 deaths in South Kivu since early 2025. 1m 59s
  • The World Health Organization warns of increased disease risk due to displacement and violence. 2m 18s
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