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Ebola treatment centers face attacks in eastern DRC amid outbreak concerns
Ebola treatment facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are experiencing increased violence as fears of an outbreak grow. Recent attacks have led to the escape of suspected Ebola patients. (sources: aljazeera, ap, forbes, pbs, cbc)
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ModernAction Briefing
Two Ebola treatment centers have been set on fire in eastern DRC, resulting in the escape of 18 suspected patients. These incidents reflect rising tensions and fears surrounding the outbreak.
- Eighteen suspected Ebola patients fled after a treatment tent was set ablaze in eastern DRC.
- This incident marks the second attack on an Ebola treatment center in the region.
- Local residents have expressed hostility towards medical personnel amid outbreak fears.
Why it matters
The attacks on treatment centers could hinder efforts to control the Ebola outbreak and pose risks to public health.
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aljazeeraAttacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fearsapA second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeingforbes18 People With Suspected Ebola Flee After Attackers Burn Down Congo ClinicpbsEighteen suspected Ebola patients escape after treatment tent is set on fire for a second time in Congo