Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed Wanamahika Hospital on Monday. Local health official Dr. Lubambo Maboko Gaston urged the pair to return to a health centre to avoid worsening their health and spreading the virus. Nearly 200 deaths have been reported in the ongoing outbreak.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 11:26 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 12:10 UTC
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