WHO Condemns Attack on Health Workers in DRC Ebola Response
On October 27, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that a nurse was killed and another health worker severely injured while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attack occurred on Saturday, and WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus expressed condolences to the victims' families and colleagues, stating that those working to protect communities from Ebola must be able to do so in dignity and safety.
WHO's regional director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, condemned the violence, asserting that health workers responding to outbreaks should be protected and that misinformation should not incite violence. The attack coincides with the DRC's ongoing battle against a significant outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus disease, which has resulted in 9,964 confirmed cases and 4,841 deaths as of October 24, with 2,670 recoveries.
The outbreak remains active in 66 health zones, placing immense pressure on health workers.
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