Butembo: a fifth health center set on fire in a few weeks amid Ebola-related rumors

Five health centers have been set on fire in Butembo, North Kivu province, over the past month amid rumors related to Ebola. The latest incident occurred on September 1, 2026, in the Kamesimbonzo neighborhood. John Paluku Kameta, president of the Bulengera civil society, called for an investigation to identify those responsible and condemned the violence against health infrastructure. Previous incidents include the Bethesda dispensary and Bora Maisha hospital, both affected by similar attacks.