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Tensions rise as Ebola treatment centre torched in DR Congo' Residents in a town at the centre of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have set fire to a treatment facility after being prevented from taking the body of a local man, underscoring deep mistrust and anger around the response to the virus. The attack took place on Thursday in Rwampara, in Ituri province, where health workers have been struggling to contain the disease in an area with few medical facilities and where many people are displaced by conflict. Witnesses said a group of young men stormed the centre after authorities refused to release the body of a friend who was believed to have died from Ebola. The group then set fire to parts of the facility. “The police intervened to try to calm the situation, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful,” Alexis Burata, a local student who said he was nearby at the time, told the Associated Press. “The young people ended up setting fire to the centre.” An on-the-ground AP reporter saw people break into the building and torch items inside, as well as what appeared to be the body of at least one suspected Ebola victim that was being stored th…

Doctors fighting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are dealing with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads. Two over the weekend targeted the same hospital that permitted more than two dozen patients to run away.

A group of armed young men stormed a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients amid the ongoing outbreak on Sunday evening, forcing staff to evacuate patients during rounds of heavy gunfire, The Associated Press reported.

Young men storm Congo hospital treating Ebola, demand bodies of their kin https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/443848/ Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the…

People in Congo displacement camp face Ebola threat with few resources A conflict that has been raging for three decades has left millions of people displaced, some fleeing from one camp to another since they were born. Some of the internally displaced people are now confronting another threat: Ebola. Almost a million of them are in Ituri Province, home to the three hardest-hit towns in the latest outbreak. (AP Video shot by Justin Kabumba) Machozi Naumi, 45, raises awareness of Ebola in the camp on the property of the city’s ISP (Institut Supérieur Pédagogique), where internally displaced people reside in Bunia, Congo, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) Olivier Nkakudulu, Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Ituri province, works in his office in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) A woman carrying a child walks through the camp on the property of the city’s ISP (Institut Supérieur Pédagogique), where internally displaced people reside in Bunia, Congo, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) Internally displaced children play with a broken water pump at the camp on the property of the city’s ISP (Institut Supér…

Families storm Ebola treatment centre in DRC, remove patients Families of suspected Ebola patients in DR Congo stormed a quarantine centre, removing patients.

'We're always in danger': In DRC, Ebola health workers under attack The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said ​confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety measures. "If you have ​a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or severe weakness, you should go to ​the nearest health center immediately," a governement statement said, ​urging populations to follow health workers' instructions and not to attack them. Mistrust and resistance have hampered ​the response, with attacks on burial teams and treatment centres reported.

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in DR Congo as anger grows ... Add NBC News to Google Ebola treatment center set alight in Congo 00:44 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google May 22, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT / Source : The Associated Press By The Associated Press BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The arson attack in Rwampara reflects the challenges of health workers trying to curb a rare Ebola virus by using stringent measures that might clash with local customs, such as burial rites. The disease has been spreading for weeks in a region lacking in adequate health facilities and where many people are on the move to escape armed conflicts. The bodies of those who die from Ebola can be highly contagious and lead to further spread when people pr…

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At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, and, because of the symptoms, could indicate Ebola is ‌spreading fast there. It was not possible to confirm the causes of death because patients or their relatives in Kigonze camp in Bunia - the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - had until Thursday refused testing the ‌living or dead, a camp spokesperson and aid organisation Caritas said. However, all had symptoms including headaches, fever and vomiting, which are associated with Ebola, a camp spokesperson, a bereaved father, three aid sources and a civil society leader told Reuters. "People didn't just die like this before," camp spokesperson Desire Grodya Bapi told Reuters. The deaths in Kigonze, which has more than 15,000 residents, raise fears that Ebola may be circulating undetected among eastern Congo's over five million displaced people, with resistance to testing compounding the challenge posed by severely limited sanitation measures. Camp President Dz'djo Ndrutsi Etienne said 10 people were buried this week alone. Grodya s…

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, and, because of the symptoms, could indicate Ebola is ‌spreading fast there. It was not possible to confirm the causes of death because patients or their relatives in Kigonze camp in Bunia - the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - had until Thursday refused testing the ‌living or dead, a camp spokesperson and aid organisation Caritas said. However, all had symptoms including headaches, fever and vomiting, which are associated with Ebola, a camp spokesperson, a bereaved father, three aid sources and a civil society leader told Reuters. "People didn't just die like this before," camp spokesperson Desire Grodya Bapi told Reuters. The deaths in Kigonze, which has more than 15,000 residents, raise fears that Ebola may be circulating undetected among eastern Congo's over five million displaced people, with resistance to testing compounding the challenge posed by severely limited sanitation measures. Camp President Dz'djo Ndrutsi Etienne said 10 people were buried this week alone. Grodya s…

Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.

The "first line of defense" against Ebola outbreaks, a treatment centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has collapsed. According to Oxfam, the number of infections is likely much higher than reported due to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation. (Sky News)

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, and, because of the symptoms, could indicate Ebola is ‌spreading fast there. It was not possible to confirm the causes of death because patients or their relatives in Kigonze camp in Bunia - the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - had until Thursday refused testing the ‌living or dead, a camp spokesperson and aid organisation Caritas said. However, all had symptoms including headaches, fever and vomiting, which are associated with Ebola, a camp spokesperson, a bereaved father, three aid sources and a civil society leader told Reuters. "People didn't just die like this before," camp spokesperson Desire Grodya Bapi told Reuters. The deaths in Kigonze, which has more than 15,000 residents, raise fears that Ebola may be circulating undetected among eastern Congo's over five million displaced people, with resistance to testing compounding the challenge posed by severely limited sanitation measures. Camp President Dz'djo Ndrutsi Etienne said 10 people were buried this week alone. Grodya s…

Attacks on Congo health facilities trigger escape of Ebola patients, hamper response efforts | India News https://www.europesays.com/ie/503080/ Photo credit: AP Doctors battling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing growing challenges…

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Ebola update today: Attacks on treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's Ebola outbreak 2026 response The ignorance is mind blowing: "The first burning of an Ebola center was by a group of local youths trying to retrieve the body of a friend who died" #africa #ebola #congo

Armed Men Abduct Six-Year-Old Ebola Patient from DR Congo Hospital Armed Men Abduct Six-Year-Old Ebola Patient from DR Congo Hospital Armed men abducted a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother from a hospital in DR Congo amid ongoing attacks on treatment centres and rising cases of a rare Ebola strain. 1 day ago · 4 min read Share Search for Six-Year-Old Ebola Patient After Hospital Attack Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are actively searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother following an incident where armed men stormed the hospital where they were receiving treatment. The child was forcibly taken from Wanamahika Hospital, located in the city of Butembo, by "very angry" men armed with knives, according to a statement from local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston. It remains unclear whether the men had any prior relationship with the child, but widespread suspicion and fear regarding Ebola treatment centres have been prevalent during the current outbreak. In an interview with the news agency, Dr Gaston appealed to the child and her mother to return to a health facility, warning that they risked "worsening their health" and "infecting th…

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgep4l397eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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No. Made by Congo military refusing to throw down and protect the doctors and patients combined with family members refusing to leave the bodies then storming the facilities to retrieve the dead thereby spreading Ebola everywhere else. This is now the third largest outbreak ever and growing.

#Ebola patients are fleeing treatment centers in eastern Congo in search of food. Aid workers say hunger is an impediment to containing the outbreak, with >150 reported escapes from treatment and isolation facilities since late May. Latest with Michel Kavanagh for @bloomberg.com tinyurl.com/yredt92e

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DRC hospital The child was taken from Wanamahika Hospital, in the city of Butembo, by "very angry" men with knives, local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston said in a statement. BBC - Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated. The child was taken from Wanamahika Hospital, in the city of Butembo, by "very angry" men with knives, local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston said in a statement. It is unclear whether the men were known to the child, but suspicion and fear surrounding Ebola treatment centres have been rife during the current outbreak. In an interview with the Reuters news agency, Gaston urged the child and her mother to go to a health centre, as they risked "worsening their health" and "infecting their relatives". Topics You Might Like Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DRC hospital News Ebola treatment facilities have come under attack multiple times during the ongoing outbreak, in which almost 200 deaths and 840 cases have been confirmed.…

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/331277/ KINSHASA, Congo — Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of…

Search for Ebola patient, six, after armed men storm DR Congo ... - KBC Ebola treatment centres have come under attack several times during the ongoing outbreak. Anadolu via Getty Images SHARE Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated. The child was taken from Wanamahika Hospital, in the city of Butembo, by “very angry” men with knives, local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston said in a statement. It is unclear whether the men were known to the child, but suspicion and fear surrounding Ebola treatment centres have been rife during the current outbreak. In an interview with the Reuters news agency, Gaston urged the child and her mother to go to a health centre, as they risked “worsening their health” and “infecting their relatives”. - Advertisement - Ebola treatment facilities have come under attack multiple times during the ongoing outbreak, in which almost 200 deaths and 840 cases have been confirmed. Last month, police in the town of Mongbwalu fired shots in the air after angry crowds attempted to reclaim the bodies of loved ones who ha…

Health workers already struggling to mobilize a response to the Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC now face further threats as years of division and disinformation fuel violence against health care facilities and workers, and lead infected patients to resist and flee care, reports Reuters.

Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday (May 24) evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. apnews.com/article/ebol...

A burial team was attacked and 11 Ebola patients fled isolation facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak spread to another health zone in the country’s hardest-hit province www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Gunmen storm Ebola hospital in DRC, trigger panic, evacuations Angry young men stormed an Ebola treatment hospital in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, sparking panic as medical staff scrambled to evacuate patients amid gunfire in the area. It...

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is ... Video Ad Feedback DRC treatment center with Ebola patients set on fire 1:29 • Source: CNN DRC treatment center with Ebola patients set on fire 1:29 Africa See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Violence and misinformation are hampering efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Protesters set fire to a treatment center after health authorities refused to release a victim's body to family members. The WHO says at least 177 deaths in the DRC are linked to the Bundibugyo strain, which has no specific treatment or vaccine. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Friday that violence is impeding efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after protesters demanding the return of a victim’s body set fire to a treatment center. A lethal Ebola strain has ripped through local communities in the area, triggering a global health emergency . Tests show that the Bundibugyo strain — which has no specific treatment or vaccine — is behind the outbreak. After…

What happened to the six-year-old Ebola patient taken during the ... Search for Missing Ebola Patient and Mother in Eastern DR Congo Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are actively searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed Wanamahika Hospital in Butembo, where they were being treated. Local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston reported that the child was forcibly taken by "very angry" men wielding knives. The situation raises concerns about the safety of Ebola treatment facilities amid ongoing fears and suspicions surrounding the outbreak, which has resulted in nearly 200 deaths and over 840 confirmed cases. What We Know So Far The incident occurred on Monday, with the child and her mother now unaccounted for. Dr Gaston has urged them to return to a health centre, warning that their absence could worsen their health and pose a risk of infecting others. The ongoing Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has seen a significant number of fatalities and cases, particularly concentrated in the provinces of Ituri, South Kivu, and North Kivu. Why This Matters in the UK The implications of this situation extend beyond …

🚨 Ebola patients fled treatment centers after attacks on health facilities in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Over two dozen patients escaped, including some in critical condition, amid a worsening outbreak linked to more than 220 suspected deaths. #Ebola #DRC #HealthCrisis

War, Ebola, and escaped patients: the DRC is having the worst week imaginable https://worldbriefly.news/war-ebola-and-escaped-patients-the-drc-is-having-the-worst-week-imaginable #DRCCrisis #EbolaOutbreak #BeniAttacks

Ebola Burial Team Attacked, 11 Ebola patients fled isolation facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak spread to another health zone in the country’s hardest-hit province By Jason Gale June 3, 2026 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Sadly conditions in Congo are getting worse. Mistrust of government and authority (within good reason) is causing the recent ebola outbreak to spiral out of control as people who want to bury their loved ones have been attacking isolation tents. Patients fled when a tent was set on fire.

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Ebola spreading. Burning down treatment centres doesn't help "A tent used for treatment of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was set on fire for the second time this week, and 18 people suspected of infection fled into the community" #cdnpoli #onpoli #bcpoli #abpoli #CanadaSky

Congo-Kinshasa: Faith, Fear and Trust - Inside DR Congo's Fight Against Ebola [UN News] In a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers arrived a few days ago to help bury a person who had died from Ebola. Instead, they were threatened, told armed rebels would be called if they stayed, and forced to leave.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response Front-line health workers have been attacked multiple times by angry residents, and have been unable to reach some communities cut off by conflict involving armed rebels.

Eastern Congo sees a third attack on health centers treating Ebola | AP ... Health authorities have been facing increasing resistance from the community in eastern Congo’s rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, with two of three Ebola treatment centers having been burned by local residents and burials now being carried out under armed escort. Officials have faced difficulties in past outbreaks as burials must be carried out by professionals as the bodies of Ebola victims are extremely infectious. ( AP video shot by Justin Kabumba) Family members of an Ebola victim mourn as the coffin is taken away for burial, at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Angry young men stormed a hospital treatingEbolapatients at the heart of thelatest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congoon Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone was hurt in the attack on the Mongbwalu General Hospital but Dr. Richard Lokudu, the hospital’s medical director, told The Associated Press the attackers demanded that two bodies of their kin be h…

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In eastern Congo, aid workers face attacks from residents amid a rare Ebola outbreak. Suspicion and distrust complicate containment efforts, with healthcare facilities also targeted. Cases near 1,000 with over 220 suspected deaths. #Ebola #News

Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.

📰 #Finance "A burial team was attacked and 11 Ebola patients fled isolation facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak spread to another health zone in the country’s hardest-hit province."

Violence Against Ebola Clinics in DR Congo Deepens Crisis as WHO Reports Over 900 Suspected Cases Community attacks on Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are compounding one of the… #Akerix #EbolaCrisis #DRCHealthEmergency https://akerix.com/article/ebola-clinic-violence

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Second Ebola treatment centre torched in eastern Congo as 18 suspected patients flee amid chaos - India Today Tensions are escalating in northeastern Congo as fear and anger over the Ebola outbreak spill into violence, with two treatment facilities attacked within days and health workers struggling to contain the spread of the virus. In the mining town of Mongbwalu, enraged residents stormed a medical facility late Friday and set fire to a treatment tent used for Ebola patients. The structure, operated by humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders, was part of a hospital treating suspected and confirmed infections, AP reported. The attack triggered chaos inside the facility, forcing patients and staff to flee. While no injuries were immediately reported, hospital officials said 18 people suspected of carrying the virus escaped during the panic and remain missing. Hospital director Dr. Richard Lokudi condemned the incident, warning that the disappearance of suspected cases could worsen transmission in surrounding communities. The violence followed another attack a day earlier in another town, Rwampara, where an Ebola treatment centre was burned after local families were prevent…