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Armed men storm DR Congo hospital, search for Ebola patient

Armed men stormed a DR Congo hospital searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient amid rising attacks on health facilities.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 12:40 UTC
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Armed men stormed a health facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient, in the latest attack on medical infrastructure during the ongoing outbreak. The assault follows a pattern of violence driven by misinformation and community fear about the disease. Health workers have repeatedly warned that such attacks undermine containment efforts and endanger both patients and medical staff.
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