Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a deadly health misinformation crisis has emerged, driven by fake rumors alleging a mysterious illness causing men's genitals to atrophy. This situation highlights the critical impact of misinformation on public health and safety.

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 7 - In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled through villages late last year claiming a mysterious illness had caused men's genitals to atrophy.