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At least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded during Congo's Ebola outbreak, restricting the response in Ituri province.

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Ituri province, Congo

Who
Pierre Akilimali
What
At least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded during Congo's Ebola outbreak, restricting the response in Ituri province.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:51:23 GMT · 3h 32m ago
Where
Ituri province, Congo ·
Why
Angry mobs have carried out attacks on treatment centers or targeted response teams, and unpaid health workers have gone on strike.
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Safety fears and strikes are limiting the response to the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, which has resulted in 2,181 cases and 864 deaths.

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