The rare Ebola outbreak is one danger. Attacks on healthcare workers are another
Aid workers in eastern Congo face a dual threat of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola and community anger, with suspected cases nearing 1,000. Residents, fueled by suspicion and distrust, have attacked healthcare facilities and aid personnel. This volatile situation, exacerbated by armed conflict and weakened surveillance, hinders containment efforts as the outbreak spreads rapidly.
Aid workers in eastern Congo face a dual threat of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola and community anger, with suspected cases nearing 1,000. Residents, fueled by suspicion and distrust, have attacked healthcare facilities and aid personnel. This volatile situation, exacerbated by armed conflict and weakened surveillance, hinders containment efforts as the outbreak spreads rapidly.
