NewsWPLG Local 10October 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
Attackers kill nurse and injure health worker responding to Ebola in eastern Congo
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Attackers killed a nurse and severely injured a health worker during an Ebola response in the town of Bafwasende, adding to a series of attacks hampering outbreak efforts. The World Health Organization condemned the violence, noting that misinformation and fear continue to drive hostility against medical personnel. The ongoing outbreak has recorded over 9,800 cases and more than 4,700 deaths since May.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Violence against medical personnel disrupts the response to the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history, which has already recorded over 9,800 cases and more than 4,700 deaths.
Key Facts
- A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, Tshopo province.
- The World Health Organization confirmed the incident, which occurred on Saturday.
- The outbreak has recorded more than 9,800 cases and over 4,700 deaths since it began in May.
- Last month, a Congolese politician was beaten to death in North Kivu after publicly defending the government's Ebola response.
- Authorities and responders report that misinformation, fear, and distrust of the government are hampering outbreak control efforts.
Who's Mentioned
PersonTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus“WHO Director General who commented on the attack.”locationTshopo“Province where the attack occurred.”PersonMohamed Yakub Janabi“WHO regional director for Africa who condemned the attack.”locationBafwasende“Town in eastern Tshopo province where the attack took place.”OrganizationWorld Health Organization“Reported and condemned the attack on health workers.”locationNorth Kivu“Province where a Congolese politician was beaten to death last month.”locationCongo“Country experiencing the Ebola outbreak.”