Militants Attack, Burn Ebola Treatment Center In N. Kivu Province
February 28 2019
Suspected militants have attacked an Ebola treatment center in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Reuters.
Unknown gunmen opened fire on the center in Butembo on Wednesday, launching a gun battle with security forces, said the health ministry.
At the time of the attack, the center was caring for 38 people suspected of having the disease and 12 confirmed cases.
Four of the patients with confirmed cases fled during the attack, said the ministry.
None of the patients...
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