Ebola in DR Congo. Mass gatherings banned in Kinshasa to contain spread - BBC
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and other provinces to prevent the spread of Ebola. Opposition leaders claim the health measure is a political tactic to suppress protests against the president.
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The intersection of a public health crisis and political unrest highlights the challenges of governance and civil rights in the DRC during an epidemic.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emery Makumeno , BBC Africa, Kinshasa and Wedaeli Chibelushi Getty Images Ebola has been confirmed in three provinces so far - Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.
The article presents the government's health justification alongside the opposition's claims of political maneuvering, providing a balanced view.
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