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How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola
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How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

NY Times · Jun 5, 2026, 9:04 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.

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