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Rwampara hospital
Coverage of Rwampara hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Health workers battle with few resources on DR Congo's Ebola front line
Health workers in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, are struggling with limited resources to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. Since May 15, over 220 suspected deaths and 900 cases have been reported, declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization.
- Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body
An Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by local residents who clashed with authorities over the body of a suspected Ebola victim. The incident reflects tensions between health officials enforcing containment protocols and local customs surrounding funeral rites. As of the report, 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected Ebola cases have been reported across two Congolese provinces.