Safety Fears Limit Ebola Response in Congo, With More Than 12 Attacks Recorded The Democratic Republic of Congo's struggle against Ebola has been complicated by a more insidious threat: fear and hostility among local populations.
Despite the efforts of aid workers and health professionals, who have risked their lives to treat victims and provide medical care, they face increasing hostility from those they are trying to help.
In Ituri province, where the outbreak has taken hold with alarming ferocity, at least 12 attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded.