Thousands Evacuate Ebola-Affected Displacement Camp in DR Congo

Thousands of people have left an Ebola-affected displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after clashes and a fire disrupted containment efforts. The Kigonze camp in Ituri Province, which housed around 19,000 people, has been largely abandoned. An Ebola transit center at Kigonze was also destroyed by fire, further complicating the response to the outbreak.

Key facts

• Thousands of people have fled the Kigonze camp in Ituri Province, DR Congo.
• A fire destroyed a key Ebola transit center at Kigonze.
• Clashes during a security operation led to the evacuation of the camp.
• Over 3,000 people have fled the Rhoe displacement camp in Djugu territory due to violence.

Sources

• RT