DR Congo Official Beaten to Death After Defending Ebola Response is Buried
Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a DR Congo official, has been buried after being beaten to death at his home in Butembo city, an Ebola hotspot. The incident occurred on Sunday.
Background
Butembo city is one of the areas most affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the country's east is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" that is hindering the response to the outbreak.
Incident Details
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked at his home in Butembo city, where he was defending the party's position on the existence of the Ebola virus disease and the threat it poses to the population. The party described Karondwa as an "innocent victim" of the attack.
WHO's Assessment
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has highlighted the challenges facing the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He stated that the country's east is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" that is hampering the response.