The Dangers of Ebola Spreading to Urban Areas in DR Congo

Author:
Michael Tantoh
Publisher:
Allafrica Global Media
Publication Date:
6 December 2018
Tags:
Congo-Kinshasa, Ebola

The newest urban locations to be affected are the city of Butembo, as well as Kalenguta, 25km to its north, and Katwa, 30km to its east. These areas have all seen an increase in confirmed cases as well as some resistance from the community.

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