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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Faced by Armed Groups
Armed groups in DR Congo obstruct Ebola response efforts.
In brief
Armed groups in DR Congo obstruct Ebola response efforts. Armed groups in DR Congo are obstructing Ebola response efforts, causing over 5,000 deaths and 11,000 infections. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread amid repeated deadly attacks on civilians and health workers by armed groups.
More deaths from attacks than Ebola
UN Senior Ebola Response Coordinator Julien Harneis stated more people are killed by Allied Democratic Forces fighters than by Ebola disease in recent days.
Unnoticed attacks on villages
Attacks on tens of villages across south Ituri and North Kivu provinces go unnoticed by authorities, causing fear and anger among communities.
Weekly infections rise
WHO reports 400 to 500 new Ebola infections per week despite containment efforts in eastern DRC.
Healthcare facilities targeted
Health workers and facilities face attacks, including looting of three health facilities in Cantine-Aloya that killed 66 civilians including three health workers.
Ebola as lesser evil
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted some communities view Ebola as a lesser evil compared to other threats.
Over 11,000 cases confirmed
The DRC Ebola outbreak has confirmed over 11,000 cases and more than 5,000 deaths since May.
Food insecurity crisis
UN World Food Programme warns 29 million people in DRC face acute food insecurity due to conflict and Ebola.
The essence
Armed groups in DR Congo are obstructing Ebola response efforts, causing over 5,000 deaths and 11,000 infections.
