Attacks on health workers hamper Congo Ebola fight, Africa CDC warns
The Africa CDC reports that violence against health workers and facilities is severely hindering the containment of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has already resulted in over 5,400 deaths.
Why it matters
The security situation in the DRC is directly exacerbating a major public health crisis, complicating international efforts to stop the spread of the virus.
DAKAR (Reuters) – Attacks on health workers and facilities are increasingly hindering efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 5,400 people, Africa’s top public health agency said on Thursday.
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