Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

May 25, 2026 - 03:00
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Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
People dig a grave while others watch

Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an outbreak of the infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. On Sunday, Congolese authorities said suspected cases have now passed 900 in the east of the country, mainly in Ituri province, where the ongoing outbreak is centred.