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Tributes to Dr Richard Mouzoko, WHO Ebola responder killed in DRC

20 April 2019
Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed by WHO in the response to the Ebola outbreak in DRC, was killed in an attack on Butembo University Hospital on Friday, 19 April 2019. The world is mourning his death.
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· 19 Apr 2019

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.

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· 19 Apr 2019

The death of Dr Mouzoko is extremely heartbreaking for me & the entire global health community. I spoke with his widow, Mrs. Friguette Mouzoko, who lives in Cameroon, after she & the extended family were informed about the incident. Family tragedy saving others from Ebola

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· 19 Apr 2019

Mrs. Friguette Mouzoko told me they had four young children together: a 12-year old girl, a 10-year old boy, an 8-year old girl and a 6-year old boy. Today, Friguette became a widow and a single mother. The death of Dr Moukoko is a tragedy for the family. They are devastated.

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· 19 Apr 2019

The death of Dr Mouzoko also underscores that when health workers are targeted and attacked, it has huge ripple effects that are felt by the people they served, the communities in need, and of course their loved ones, friends & co-workers. It’s a loss for everyone, everywhere.

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· 19 Apr 2019

Merci à lui pour son inestimable dévouement. Afin d’honorer sa mémoire, nous ne devons pas céder au découragement. Nous avons le devoir de poursuivre nos efforts jusqu’à la fin complète de cette épidémie d’. 🇨🇩🇨🇲

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· 19 Apr 2019

We are outraged by this attack which killed our colleague, epidemiologist Dr Mouzoko in Butembo, . Health workers and health facilities are . Must NEVER be targets.

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· 19 Apr 2019
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This a dear colleague from Cameroon . We studied in thesame medical school. He left to work for the WHO after worker for few years in Cameroon. Incredibly sad Rest In Peace dr Richard .

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· 19 Apr 2019

I am so saddened to learn that one of our colleagues deployed to fight Ebola has been killed in DRC. My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. May they find solace in knowing that he lost his life while trying to save others’.

The family lost a dear colleague in the hospital attack in Butembo, , today. My colleagues and I are grieving over the loss of this courageous colleague who was saving lives to end . We are outraged by the attack. Health workers are
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· 19 Apr 2019

. condemns today's attack against health centre in Butembo DRC in which a staff member died and two people were wounded. UN will continue its work in support of DRC authorities to bring Ebola outbreak to an end

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· 20 Apr 2019

This very sad. My sincere condolences to his family. Health workers are there to save lives.

The family lost a dear colleague in the hospital attack in Butembo, , today. My colleagues and I are grieving over the loss of this courageous colleague who was saving lives to end . We are outraged by the attack. Health workers are
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· 20 Apr 2019

Saddened to hear of the death of epidemiologist Dr Richard Mouzoko, while he was saving lives from in . My condolences to his family & friends, his colleagues, and those he was working to protect against this terrible disease. Health workers are

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· 19 Apr 2019

sincères compassion pour le vaillant dr Richard de l'OMS de l'OMS, acteur santé publique, tué par des inciviques à Butembo en plein exercice de ses fonctions pour sauver de vie.

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· 19 Apr 2019

The UK stands with WHO & the Ministry of Health in condemning the attacks on Butembo Hospital in the heart of the Ebola affected parts of DRC. National & international staff have been working round the clock to tackle this epidemic . Health workers are

The family lost a dear colleague in the hospital attack in Butembo, , today. My colleagues and I are grieving over the loss of this courageous colleague who was saving lives to end . We are outraged by the attack. Health workers are
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· 19 Apr 2019
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Desperately sad. A true hero - at the very front line of the efforts to defeat Ebola. Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues. Saddened to see how very difficult this response remains.

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· 19 Apr 2019

We stand by the courageous and their families, and strongly condemn today's attack at a health facility in Butembo, DRC where health workers have been treating Ebola infected patients.

Very sad to learn that a hospital in Butembo, , has come under attack and are deeply concerned for patients, , and partner staff. Gathering more information and will share further.
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· 19 Apr 2019

This is so sad! I have no words! WHO Ebola responder killed in attack on the Butembo hospital

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· 19 Apr 2019

Deeply shock by the brutal loss of doctor in Butembo. From , our deepest sympathies and best thoughts to the family and colleagues

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· 19 Apr 2019

The bravery of Ebola health workers. The World Health Organization is grieving for Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist who was killed in an attack on Butembo University Hospital. "He put himself on the frontline to save lives in the DRC," the WHO says.

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· 19 Apr 2019

stands by the families of those health care workers attacked earlier today in Butembo, DR . Health workers are !

This is a very sad day. We just learned of one fatality, as well as some people injured, in the attack on hospital in Butembo, . Butembo is the epicenter of the ongoing outbreak. Health workers are working around the clock to save lives. Health workers are .
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· 19 Apr 2019

A hero of . Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, whose family is in , was killed in DR fighting . Criminals attacked the hospital in where he was working, trying to save lives.

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019

MSF strongly condemns the appalling attack against health workers involved in the Ebola response that took place this afternoon at the UCG hospital in Butembo.  We express our solidarity with the victims of the attacks and offer our condolences to the family who lost a loved one.

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· 19 Apr 2019

"Health workers and health facilities are ." — The issued a stern statement following the death of Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, who was killed during an assault on a hospital in Congo's Ebola epicenter.

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· 19 Apr 2019

Moments like this...no words seem like enough—violent attacks on health workers who risk their lives to save lives of others is an unacceptable crime. We must grieve, honor lives, support families, but we must take action to stop these acts. Condolences to all & fam.

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019
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As we mourn the passing of our colleague, I join the SG to expresse solidarity with the people & Gov’t of the Democratic Republic of & reiterate the ’s determination to continue supporting efforts to end the outbreak Read:

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· 19 Apr 2019

«Aujourd'hui, nous avons perdu l'un des nôtres : le Dr Richard Mouzoko, épidémiologiste déployé dans la réponse en RDC🇨🇩, lors d'une attaque dans un hôpital de Butembo. Nous pleurons avec sa famille pendant cette période difficile.» -

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019

We condemn the deadly attack against health workers in Butembo. We grieve with the families and colleagues

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019

Shocked and outraged at the killing of a epidemiologist in a hospital attack in Butembo today. Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung was in DRC for the response. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and to the entire WHO family. Health workers are .

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· 19 Apr 2019

We are shocked by this appalling attack against Ebola responders in Butembo, DRC, and send deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung . Health workers are

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019

How awful to have lost Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist who lost his life combating in during an attack that also injured 2 others. In a Google search I see he's studied severe in children in & consulted on .

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· 19 Apr 2019

The and chief condemn attack on Congo hospital which led to death of doctor working to end nation's worst Ebola outbreak.

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· 20 Apr 2019

Solidarietà e condoglianze alla famiglia del Dr. Richard Mouzoko Kiboung, ai colleghi del . L'attacco di ieri ad un centro di trattamento di Butembo è l'ennesimo negli ultimi mesi. Siamo molto preoccupati: questi episodi rendono gli interventi difficili

We are shocked by this appalling attack against Ebola responders in Butembo, DRC, and send deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung . Health workers are
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· 19 Apr 2019

Lutte contre Ebola en 🇨🇩: le Secrétaire général de l’ONU, et le chef de l’OMS/, condamnent l’attaque contre l’hôpital de Butembo qui a tué un médecin

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· 20 Apr 2019

In memoriam of our colleague Dr. Richard Mozoko who was killed in Butembo 😥

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· 19 Apr 2019

Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed by in the response to the outbreak in DRC was killed in an attack on Butembo University Hospital. We stand with our colleagues working in DRC and with Richard's family. Aid workers are .

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 19 Apr 2019

What a sad day! What a tragedy! I am so devastated after I spoke to the widow of Dr. Richard Muokozo, and I learned that Richard left 4 very young children (6 to 12 years of age) behind. The family will not be the same. A family that paid dearly to save others from !

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· 20 Apr 2019

Dr Mouzoko gave his life in the service of humanity. He is a global health hero and represents the best of . Deepest condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 20 Apr 2019

En effet, cher Dr , les mots ne suffisent pas pour décrire le sentiment de tous après le meurtre cruel Dr Richard Mouzoko. et nous joignons à pour présenter nos plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis & ses collègues

Merci à lui pour son inestimable dévouement. Afin d’honorer sa mémoire, nous ne devons pas céder au découragement. Nous avons le devoir de poursuivre nos efforts jusqu’à la fin complète de cette épidémie d’. 🇨🇩🇨🇲
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· 19 Apr 2019

Les mots ne suffisent pas pour décrire ce que nous ressentons tous après le meurtre cruel et lâche de notre collègue, Dr Richard Mouzoko. Tout le se joint à moi pour présenter nos plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis et ses collègues. 🇨🇩🇨🇲

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· 21 Apr 2019

Our thoughts are with Dr Mouzoko’s family. Our respect is with all health workers who risk their lives & their heir health in their daily work. @HCIDInitiative

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 21 Apr 2019

The family mourns the loss of Dr Richard Mouzoko and we stand in solidarity with . Health workers & health facilities are .

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 21 Apr 2019

The family grieves with the family over this terrible loss. Dr. Mouzoko gave his life to help the people of . His death is a tragedy for his young family and for the world, because he is a true hero. , our thoughts are with you and your team.

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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· 21 Apr 2019

Today we grieve with our colleagues following the death of Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the Ebola response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo.

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· 21 Apr 2019

Sad times! Terrible loss for the family, for and for our fight to end Ebola in DRC. Very sad!! Deepest condolences! R.I.P.

My dear and brothers and sisters receiving our late colleague Dr Mouzoko upon arrival in Goma from Butembo, , en route to his family and home in Cameroon.
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· 21 Apr 2019

A photo you do not want to see. A death that shoud not have happen. Seeing the WHO vests - my vest - carrying the coffin makes me so sad, upset and angry. We must never let the evil forces take over. We must continue our work to save lives

Rest in peace !The world will never Forget you my friend. All team in Butembo are devasted.😭😭😭 @
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· 20 Apr 2019
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Health workers are . Sorry about the loss of a dear humanitarian's life while on duty.

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· 20 Apr 2019
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Sincere and deepest condolences to WHO and the family of the deceased. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult trying time. It not acceptable for health HR working in already difficult conditions to go through this pain. God bless

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· 20 Apr 2019

So sad to hear this. Precious life lost in the service of humanity . Deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. RIP.

Today we lost one of our very own: Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed in the response in , during a hospital attack in Butembo. We grieve together with his family during this difficult time.
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