What We're Watching: Weekly Disaster Update, March 3

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At least 60 people have died in northern DRC, and more than 1000 have been sickened in the last five weeks by an illness that has not yet been named.

The ability to work has been sharply curtailed, and many people are struggling to meet their basic needs, such as food, water and access to utilities.

In Cairngorms, Scotland, a deer larder project called "Fair Feast" is delivering "360 degree benefits"

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