Death of Dr Kingombe: doctors denounce flaws in Ebola response in Tshopo

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Death of Dr Kingombe: doctors denounce flaws in Ebola response in Tshopo

Medical unions in Tshopo province expressed their outrage over deficiencies in the Ebola response, including shortages of trained staff, protective equipment, and water. They criticized the slow response times after alerts, which could increase the risk of disease spread. The death of Dr Victor Kingombe, involved in the response efforts, has highlighted these issues, with calls for an independent investigation into his contamination and death.

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