Butembo: four health centers set on fire in one month amid Ebola-related rumors

Four health centers were set on fire in Butembo, North Kivu province, within a month amid rumors related to Ebola. The latest incident occurred on the night of August 27, 2026, at the Bethesda dispensary, which was burned by unidentified individuals. On August 18, the Bora Maisha hospital was also attacked following the confirmation of an Ebola case. Two other facilities were set ablaze in late July, fueling accusations of complicity among health officials.