An Ebola transit centre at the Kigonze displacement site in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, was burned down. The eight-bed centre was operated by International Medical Corps with support from over 50 staff, many of whom are displaced themselves. Senior Ebola Coordinator Julien Harneis expressed deep concern, noting that the loss sets back the Ebola response by destroying capacity and investments, and depriving people of urgent care. The incident occurred amid increased insecurity at the site, which hosts nearly 19,000 displaced people, with reports of armed violence, threats, and intimidation since 20 September forcing families to leave and preventing humanitarian access.
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