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Ebola outbreak: Safe burials become frontline in DR Congo battle
Published 30 June 2026 · general
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed nearly 380 people, with confirmed cases exceeding 1,300. One of the most complex
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed nearly 380 people, with confirmed cases exceeding 1,300. One of the most complex challenges facing responders is ensuring the safe burial of victims, whose bodies remain infectious after death.
Red Cross volunteers must complete burials in under 30 minutes, but have faced hostility and violence from grieving families reluctant to abandon traditional funeral customs. In one incident in Mongbwalu, police used tear gas to disperse crowds resisting the process.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile
Published: June 30, 2026 • 7:40 PM IST · Updated: June 30, 2026 • 8:12 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed nearly 380 people, with confirmed cases exceeding 1,300. One of the most complex challenges facing responders is ensuring the safe burial of victims, whose bodies remain infectious after death.
Red Cross volunteers must complete burials in under 30 minutes, but have faced hostility and violence from grieving families reluctant to abandon traditional funeral customs.
In one incident in Mongbwalu, police used tear gas to disperse crowds resisting the process.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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