Rebel Group Blocks Doctors From Fighting Ebola in Congo

Rebel Group Blocks Doctors From Fighting Ebola in Congo

The M23 rebel group controls areas of eastern Congo where most Ebola cases are happening, stopping health workers and vaccines from reaching patients. Over 450 people have died. Unlike past outbreaks, these rebels focus on mining and operate independently, making it unclear whether aid organizations can negotiate safe passage to do their work.

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