Arson attacks at Ebola hospitals are a cry for regional development

As veteran Ebola responders, we think that the attacks on Ebola treatment facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a few weeks ago highlight a profound disparity between the development of communities in the Congo Basin and those elsewhere. While much of the world views Ebola through a biosecurity lens — wondering if pathogens will cross borders — mortality remains a daily reality for people in the Congo Basin.

Nature 654, 564 (2026)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-01846-5

Competing Interests The authors declare no competing interests.

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