# Ebola Outbreak Worsens as Rebels Defect

- Place: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (-4.4419, 15.2663)
- Published: 2026-11-01T08:42:34.868Z · expires 2026-11-08T08:42:34.868Z
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola death toll has neared 5,000 with over 10,000 cases reported, Daijiworld notes. The outbreak is worsening in Kinshasa, where health workers are struggling amid misinformation campaigns.

Two DR Congo Army generals and over 600 soldiers have defected to Kabila-led rebels, according to KTPress. This military defection follows accusations that President Felix Tshisekedi's government is not adequately addressing the Ebola crisis.

Misinformation is endangering health workers treating Ebola patients, AllAfrica reports. The global nursing head has flagged the risks after the killing of a Congolese Ebola nurse in Kinshasa, citing a lack of trust and clarity around health protocols.

The U.S. and European powers have rejected Kabila's armed rebellion in DR Congo, Chimpreports notes. The political crisis and ongoing conflict threaten to further destabilize the region's already fragile public health response.

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