Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak

A six-month-old girl has died from Ebola in an orphanage in eastern Congo, marking the third child death at the facility during the current outbreak. Health workers face significant challenges in containment due to local resistance and a lack of protective equipment.
Why it matters
The outbreak in Congo is escalating, and the lack of resources and community trust complicates efforts to prevent a wider health crisis.
Good Morning America ShopGMA Interest Successfully Added We ll notify you here with news about Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Off On Stream on Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week
The report provides a factual account of the funeral and the challenges faced by health workers without political framing.
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