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Nurse killed in attack on Ebola response team in eastern Congo
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The attack happened on Saturday, according to the World Health Organization, which condemned the violence.
Attacks on Ebola response teams are making it harder to control the outbreak, authorities say.
Distrust of the government and claims that Ebola is a hoax have fueled resistance to response measures in some communities.
More than 9,800 cases and 4,700 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began in May, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country’s history.
The outbreak has been reported in four African countries, and Uganda has ordered a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the DRC who have a travel history there.
The WHO is urging stronger monitoring and cooperation across borders, while advising against travel or trade restrictions on affected countries.
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The attack took place Saturday in Bafwasende, in Tshopo province, according to the World Health Organization.
The WHO says attacks on health workers and responders are hampering efforts to slow the outbreak.
More than 9,800 cases and 4,700 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began in May, according to the DRC Ministry of Health.
The outbreak has been reported in four countries across eastern, central and western Africa.
- Who
- A nurse was killed and a health worker was severely injured. The WHO reported the attack.
- What
- They were attacked while responding to an Ebola alert.
- When
- Saturday. The articles were published on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Bafwasende, in eastern Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Why
- Not stated.
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A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack in Bafwasende while responding to an Ebola alert.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported the attack in a post on X.
- Victims
- One nurse killed; one health worker severely injured
- Attack location
- Bafwasende, Tshopo province
- Reported by
- World Health Organization
- Cases since May
- More than 9,800
- Deaths since May
- More than 4,700
- Geographic spread
- Four countries across eastern, central and western Africa
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What people are saying
Everyone working to protect communities from this deadly disease must be able to work in dignity and safety. Healthcare must always be protected.
Health is NOT a target.
Misinformation and fear must never fuel violence.