How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped
Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we first go to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas.
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Key Facts
- Fact 1: One hundred days ago, the government of the DRC declared the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak, following confirmation of the Bundibugyo virus.
- Fact 2: As of August 21, the DRC has reported 5,290 confirmed cases and 2,516 deaths across 56 health zones.
- Fact 3: As of August 20, 158 health workers have been infected and 45 have died.
- Fact 4: The first 100 days have made the priorities clear.
Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we first go to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas.
Their message is direct: involve us. We know our communities. We know where families seek care, how information moves and why trust is breaking down.
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Original source: Al Jazeera
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