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Hospital Attack Sends Ebola Patients Fleeing; 900+ Cases

5/25/2026

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Violent attacks on Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital forced dozens of Ebola patients to flee, killing a critically ill patient.
WHO reported over 900 suspected Ebola cases, 101 confirmed, and 220 suspected deaths in the DRC.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said responders will travel to the Congo epicenter with Chikwe Ihekweazu.
The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, leaving workers without basic gear such as face shields.

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Violent attacks on Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital forced dozens of Ebola patients to flee, killing a critically ill patient.
WHO reported over 900 suspected Ebola cases, 101 confirmed, and 220 suspected deaths in the DRC.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said responders will travel to the Congo epicenter with Chikwe Ihekweazu.
The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, leaving workers without basic gear such as face shields.