Ebola in Butembo: 16 healthcare workers infected in Katwa, including three deaths

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Sixteen healthcare workers in the Katwa health zone have been infected with the Ebola virus since May 2026, with three deaths reported among them. Dr. Jean Mukoko Kambale stated that there have been 487 confirmed cases of Ebola in the region, with a fatality rate of 68.4%. Healthcare workers are urged to enhance their vigilance and use personal protective equipment to prevent contamination.

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