Congo Faces New Anthrax Crisis as Ebola Pressure and U.S. Restrictions Deepen Strain
The Democratic Republic of Congo is confronting a fresh public health and conservation emergency after anthrax was reported in Virunga National Park, killing dozens of hippos and raising fears of wider wildlife and human exposure. The outbreak comes as the country is already under pressure from Ebola response efforts and strained relations with the United States, underscoring the fragility of its health and security environment.
