Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response
Attacks on health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have hindered efforts to control an Ebola outbreak. The Mongbwalu General Hospital was targeted, resulting in the destruction of emergency isolation tents. Aid agencies are working to respond to the crisis amidst these challenges.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus in Mongbwalu, Ituri province.
- ▪Mongbwalu General Hospital has suffered attacks that destroyed emergency isolation tents.
- ▪Efforts to contain the outbreak are being intensified by aid agencies despite the violence.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Ebola response hobbled by US withdrawal from global health — The Hill
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Medical Director of Mongbwalu General Hospital Richard Lokudu stands next to the burned remains of a destroyed emergency isolation tent at the Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory of Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday. | REUTERS
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