Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded | Region

On Jul 18, 2026

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded during Congo’s Ebola outbreak as safety fears restrict the response in the worst-affected region, authorities said Saturday.

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