An Ebola treatment tent is set ablaze again in eastern Congo with 18 suspected cases escaping

abcnews - A tent used for Ebola treatment in eastern Congo has been set on fire for the second time this week

AI Summary: In eastern Congo, an Ebola treatment tent was set ablaze, allowing at least 18 suspected patients to escape and disrupting outbreak containment efforts. The incident has drawn international scrutiny, with Congolese health officials publicly criticizing restrictive U.S. travel measures that complicate cross-border response and community trust.

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