Ebola in the DRC: The Red Cross Is Concerned About an Increase in Attacks Against Its Volunteers

Attacks on Red Cross in DR Congo making Ebola fight ‘harder’

Tensions emerge with local communities over the handling of Ebola victims’ remains, as burials must be strictly supervised.

Attacks on medics in DRC makes Ebola fight 'harder,' Red Cross says

Driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there are no vaccines or treatments, the outbreak is the biggest in the DRC's history.

Violence Against Healthcare Workers in DRC Hampers Ebola Response

Healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been coming under attack, the United Nations and Red Cross have warned, hampering efforts to stem the spread of the Ebola virus, which is spreading 'exponentially'.

Violence Against Ebola Responders Mounts In DRC As Red Cross Condemns Attacks

Twelve Red Cross volunteers have been injured and an ambulance set on fire in 11 violent incidents during the 100 days since the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared its Ebola outbreak, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement said Monday. Three volunteers taking part in response activities were attacked and injured by a […]