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Ebola outbreak in Congo leads to deaths of Red Cross workers
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the deaths of three Red Cross volunteers. Local communities express concerns about misinformation regarding the virus. (sources: cnn, nbcnews, bbc, cbsnews, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
Three Red Cross volunteers died after contracting Ebola during a mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak has raised fears among local residents about the spread of misinformation.
- Three Red Cross volunteers died from suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The volunteers contracted the virus while responding to the outbreak in March.
- Local communities were reportedly unaware of the Ebola virus at the time of the intervention.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in managing Ebola outbreaks and the importance of accurate information in affected communities.
Action context
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