DRC: How the Hunt for Africa's Minerals Is Driving Ebola Outbreak in DRC and beyond [Video]

Jun 10, 2026
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A rising Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is exposing the hidden ecological cost of the world's modern digital lifestyle. With the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reporting over 500 confirmed cases and neighbouring Uganda recording 19, public health experts are pointing to an unconventional catalyst: the insatiable global demand for tech minerals like cobalt, lithium, and gold.