Hacker News with Generative AI: Congo

Mystery illness in Congo could be severe malaria, health officials say (nbcnews.com)
Health officials are narrowing in on the cause of dozens of unexplained deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that a severe form of malaria is likely responsible, based on lab tests so far.

Health, Disease, Africa, Malaria, Congo

4 points by ceejayoz 30 days ago | 0 comments

Congo mystery disease identified as severe malaria (cbsnews.com)

Congo, Malaria, Health, Disease, Medical Research

6 points by throwup238 30 days ago | 0 comments

Apple Hit with Criminal Complaints over Congo Mineral Trade (macrumors.com)
Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium have had criminal complaints filed against them by the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its product supply chain (via Reuters).

Apple, Conflict Minerals, Supply Chain, Legal Issues, Congo

4 points by mgh2 32 days ago | 0 comments

Congo gov. says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens (ctvnews.ca)
Congo’s health minister said Thursday the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.

Health, Congo, Disease Outbreaks

158 points by amichail 43 days ago | 68 comments

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths (apnews.com)
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

Health, Disease, Congo, Africa, Public Health

6 points by etiam 45 days ago | 0 comments

Dikembe Mutombo has died (nytimes.com)
Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo, died on Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.