Reuters·2 min read·medium
As Ebola spreads in eastern Congo, mothers and children shun vital care
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Fear of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is causing mothers and children to avoid essential healthcare services. This avoidance is leading to increased maternal mortality rates and decreased childhood immunization coverage.
Why it matters
Demonstrates how public health crises are exacerbated by social fear and the breakdown of trust in medical institutions.
BUTEMBO, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The fear of Ebola is keeping women and children from seeking…
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