Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23pm on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed a hospital in Butembo. The child was receiving treatment for Ebola when she was taken from the facility. Health officials warned that leaving treatment could worsen her condition and increase the risk of spreading the virus to others. The incident comes as DR Congo battles a major Ebola outbreak that has caused nearly 200 deaths and more than 840 confirmed cases. Officials say insecurity, misinformation and attacks on health facilities are making it harder to control the disease. (PC: Anadolu via Getty Images
