An unknown illness has led to the deaths of at least 60 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking a clash in theories about its cause between the World Health Organization and African health experts.

A mysterious disease exhibiting Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with hundreds infected and over 50 fatalities. The WHO notes potential zoonotic origins and emphasizes the need for urgent investigation.

The U.S. government has terminated funding for approximately 5,800 international health projects, impacting numerous programs related to polio, H.I.V., malaria, and nutrition.