Where in kikwit did the 1995 Ebola begin?

The 1995 Ebola outbreak in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo, began in a small village near the city, specifically in the area of the Kikwit hospital. The outbreak was linked to the handling of infected animals, particularly fruit bats, and spread rapidly among the local population. The outbreak resulted in significant fatalities and highlighted the need for improved public health responses to viral epidemics.