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DRC Ebola: Workers Bury Infant, Minister Doubles Bonuses

6/20/2026

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Health workers in Bunia buried a six-month-old Ebola victim safely despite lacking masks and gloves.
The outbreak in eastern DRC has 933 confirmed cases, 245 deaths, the Bundibugyo strain and no approved vaccine.
Health Minister Roger Kamba said all Ituri health centers will be free and worker bonuses have been doubled.
Families in Kigonze camp refused testing of at least 30 deaths with Ebola-like symptoms, leaving causes unconfirmed.

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Health workers in Bunia buried a six-month-old Ebola victim safely despite lacking masks and gloves.
The outbreak in eastern DRC has 933 confirmed cases, 245 deaths, the Bundibugyo strain and no approved vaccine.
Health Minister Roger Kamba said all Ituri health centers will be free and worker bonuses have been doubled.
Families in Kigonze camp refused testing of at least 30 deaths with Ebola-like symptoms, leaving causes unconfirmed.