Mob burns Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo, killing policeman
A mob in the Democratic Republic of Congo burned down an Ebola treatment center, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The attack highlights the ongoing challenges of mistrust and superstition that hinder medical response efforts in the region.
Why it matters
Violence against medical facilities severely compromises public health efforts to contain lethal outbreaks like Ebola, endangering both aid workers and the local population.
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 2 (dpa/GNA) – A mob set fire to an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving one police officer dead and two people injured, officials said.
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