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The Paradox of Health: Quinine Production in Troubled Kivu

This chapter delves into the complex realities of North and South Kivu, where ongoing violence and an Ebola outbreak coexist with the region's vital production of quinine from chinchona trees. It highlights the paradox of the Democratic Republic of Congo's ability to produce essential malaria treatment while suffering from high mortality rates due to accessibility issues.

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