Ebola Ravages Congo’s Children Again

A six-month-old girl became the third child from an eastern Congo orphanage to die from Ebola, underscoring the grim toll of the Bundibugyo strain—currently without treatments or vaccines. Health workers in full gear conducted a somber burial, highlighting community resistance to safe practices and shortages of protective equipment. With over 900 cases and 200+ deaths in Ituri province, Congo’s health minister pledged free care and doubled worker bonuses to boost response. Tens of thousands are being tracked for exposure, though the outbreak is less deadly than 2014’s. Cases have now reached Uganda, with two deaths reported—officials warn against numbness, reminding each loss, especially of a child, is a devastating tragedy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecb4bbc8ab1a4ed9