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WorldPublished: 20 June 2026 at 03:20

Thirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat grows

At least 30 people have died since May at the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a growing Ebola threat.

Foto: Al Jazeera

At least 30 individuals have lost their lives since May at the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These deaths occur as the threat of Ebola virus outbreak intensifies in the region. The camp is located in a country already grappling with multiple health and humanitarian crises. While the exact cause of the fatalities has not been confirmed, concerns are mounting over a potential Ebola resurgence. International agencies are calling for enhanced surveillance and urgent humanitarian assistance to contain any further spread of the disease.

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