Red Cross says attacks on health workers are hindering Ebola response in DR Congo
The Red Cross says violence against medical staff is complicating efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Red Cross said attacks on health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are making the response to an Ebola outbreak more difficult. The outbreak is affecting the rare Bundibugyo strain, according to the organisation.
The group said the strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, adding to the challenge for teams trying to limit spread. It described the outbreak as the largest recorded in the country.
The report comes as aid workers and medical staff continue to operate in a volatile security environment in the region. The Red Cross has warned that threats to responders can slow tracing, treatment and community outreach.
Ebola outbreaks in the DRC have repeatedly strained local health systems, which often face limited resources and access problems alongside insecurity.
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