Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, is complicated by local distrust and violence against aid workers. With nearly 1,000 suspected cases, healthcare facilities have faced multiple attacks, hindering response efforts. Experts emphasize the importance of building trust within the community to effectively combat the epidemic.
- ▪The Bundibugyo type of Ebola currently affecting the region has no vaccine or treatment.
- ▪Healthcare facilities have been attacked multiple times, forcing evacuations and causing panic among residents.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in over 900 suspected cases and more than 220 suspected deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
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Africa Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola May 26, 20262:46 AM ET By The Associated Press Vanny Birungi, a Red Cross volunteer, speaks to people during a public sensitisation campaign amid the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026. Moses Sawasawa/AP hide caption toggle caption Moses Sawasawa/AP BUNIA, Congo — Every time Vanny Birungi, a volunteer with the Red Cross in eastern Congo, goes out to raise awareness about the latest Ebola outbreak as suspected cases near 1,000, she faces a double threat. Africa DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone One is the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola, with no vaccine or treatment.
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