Ebola treatment centre on fire in Congo as anger grows over outbreak

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGrief and fear grow over Ebola outbreak in Eastern CongoAn Ebola treatment centre in Rwampara, eastern Congo, was set ablaze on Thursday by angry local residents. The incident occurred after residents were prevented from retrieving the body of a friend, suspected to have died from Ebola, for traditional burial rites. Eyewitnesses reported youths breaking into the centre and setting fire to objects, including a suspected Ebola victim's body, causing aid workers to flee. Police confirmed the arson, attributing it to youths who did not understand the strict public health protocols for burying Ebola victims. The event underscores the significant challenges faced by health workers in containing the Ebola outbreak, as crucial public health measures often conflict with deeply ingrained local customs. In fullEbola treatment centre set on fire in Congo amid anger over virus outbreakThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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