Reinforced security around Ebola treatment sites in Ituri

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Reinforced security around Ebola treatment sites in Ituri

Security has been reinforced around Ebola treatment centers and health facilities in Ituri, particularly in Bunia, Rwampara, and Mongwalu. Police guard the sites to prevent incidents and protect medical staff. MONUSCO has deployed a mobile base of blue helmets in Mongwalu, a hotspot of the epidemic. Acts of resistance are decreasing thanks to sensitization campaigns against misinformation since the outbreak was declared on May 18, 2026.

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