Thread by @WHO

Two attacks in eastern #DRC have killed 4 workers responding to the #Ebola outbreak and injured 5 others 👉 bit.ly/35RUkP9

The dead include a member of #Ebola vaccination team in #DRC, two drivers and a police officer. Although no WHO staff are among those killed, one staff member was injured. Most of the other injured people are from @MinSanteRDC.👉 bit.ly/35RUkP9

“We are heartbroken that people have died in the line of duty as they worked to save others. The world has lost brave professionals”-@DrTedros

bit.ly/35RUkP9 #Ebola #DRC

In the last week, there were 7 cases of #Ebola in #DRC, down from a peak of over 120 per week in April 2019. bit.ly/35RUkP9

The situation in #DRC is still evolving. WHO will provide updates as new information comes in. bit.ly/35RUkP9

"We are doing everything possible to bring the injured and front-line workers in the impacted areas to safety.
We will continue to work with the #DRC Government, partners & @MONUSCO to ensure the security of our staff & other health workers"-@DrTedros #Ebola

Update from #DRC: After the two violent attacks last night, 4 people lost their lives, 6 were injured and 5 are receiving psychological support.
#Ebola responders have now been safely relocated from Biakato.

The attacks in #DRC are a major setback for the #Ebola response, but many operations are continuing. Our 800 responders are still doing their best to end the outbreak. For example, if teams can't go into communities due to insecurity, they make calls to check on people at risk.