Two Infants Die from Ebola at Congo Orphanage
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoCrisisTwo infants died from Ebola at a Congo orphanage, raising the outbreak toll. Children are vulnerable vectors through bodily fluids. Five others tested negative. The epidemic has infected nearly 600 people, killing 115, amid malnutrition and low vaccination rates. read more
Ebola death toll surpasses 100 in Congo
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoCrisisEbola death toll surpasses 100 within a month of Congo outbreak declaration, with 550 cases confirmed. Attacks on health workers, local skepticism, and armed conflict hinder containment. The rare Bundibugyo virus lacks approved vaccines, raising global spread concerns. read more
Mistrust and Violence Threaten Congo Ebola Fight
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoCrisisIn eastern Congo, Ebola aid workers face virus and violent distrust. With 900 suspected cases, volunteers endure stone-pelting and abuse. Three attacks hit clinics in a week. Mistrust, fueled by conspiracy theories, hampers containment as experts warn the outbreak is larger than reported. read more
Ebola fight in Congo plagued by distrust and attacks
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoCrisisIn Congo, Red Cross volunteer Vanny Birungi faces distrust and attacks while battling the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, nearing 1,000 cases with no vaccine. Residents stone workers, burn clinics, and reject aid, complicating the fight in a conflict-ridden region. read more
Ebola Center Torched in Congo Amid Burial Clash
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoCrisisAn Ebola treatment centre in Congo was set on fire by youths angry over denied access to a friend's body for traditional burial, highlighting clashes between health protocols and local customs amid a worsening outbreak. read more
Dozens of Children Raped in Eastern Congo as Violence Escalates
#CongoCrisis #ChildViolenceArmed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo, according to UNICEF, amidst a conflict escalation. Rebels and government forces are reportedly involved, with a significant increase in reported cases. The UN Human Rights Council is investigating atrocities, including the recent rebel capture of Goma. read more
Rebel Seizure in Goma Sparks Humanitarian Crisis in DR Congo
#CongoCrisis #M23Rebels"M23 rebels seize Goma, DR Congo's city, leading to dead bodies on streets and overwhelmed hospitals. Rebels aim for Kinshasa, while civilians struggle in chaos. Concerns rise for women and children; urgent support and diplomatic intervention needed. " read more