Deadly 'Disease X' Outbreak in DRC Threatens Global Tech Supply Chains

A mysterious disease with a high fatality rate has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kwango Province, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global tech supply chains reliant on the region's mineral resources. The disease, which has symptoms similar to pneumonia and other infections, has resulted in 31 deaths out of 406 reported cases. The World Health Organization is investigating the cause, with factors like malnutrition and low vaccination rates complicating the situation. While the outbreak is currently localized, its spread could impact the DRC's critical mineral mining industry.