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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Ebola misinformation driving wave of violent attacks against politicians in DR Congo

  • Democratic Republic of Congo politician Marie-Celestin Karondwa has been beaten to death in Butembo after promoting Ebola prevention measures during a radio interview.
  • Karondwa was attacked, robbed and had his house set on fire by unidentified local residents, later dying from his injuries in hospital.
  • The killing is the latest in a wave of attacks against healthcare workers and officials driven by misinformation and suspicion surrounding the virus.
  • Official government figures reveal the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC has infected at least 8,067 people and killed 3,901 since May.
  • The World Health Organisation has warned of a severe shortage of healthcare workers as the outbreak risks outpacing the 2014 West Africa epidemic.

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