ADF attack sparks Ebola spread fears in North Kivu
Suspected Ebola patients and high-risk contacts fled a health center after rebels attacked Cantine, raising alarms.
Rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the Cantine area in the Beni territory of North Kivu, DR Congo. The attack caused suspected Ebola patients and high-risk contacts to flee the Kelele health center in Cantine. The Centers for African Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) condemned the attack and warned of potential Ebola spread.
The flight of patients occurred overnight from Thursday to Friday. The director of the Kelele health facility expressed concern that the virus could spread within the community. Africa CDC has issued an alert regarding the risks associated with this situation.
The attack and subsequent patient displacement raise fears of a wider outbreak. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely following the incident in Beni.