Nurse Killed in Bafwasende Amid Ebola-Related Rumors

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Nurse Killed in Bafwasende Amid Ebola-Related Rumors

A nurse was killed on Saturday, October 24, in the Digidi neighborhood of Bafwasende-centre in Tshopo province after youths accused him and a colleague of spreading Ebola by contaminating local water sources. A teacher described as close to the nurse was also seriously injured, but police intervened and rescued him. Authorities condemned the violence and urged calm; a local security council meeting was held on Sunday as police continued searching for the perpetrators and their alleged instigators. Bafwasende health zone has recorded 19 Ebola cases, including nine deaths and five recoveries, while two patients are receiving care in specialized facilities.

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