‘Behind every case, a person’: the man leading DRC’s Ebola fight on the human cost hidden behind the numbers
Prof. Pierre Akilimali, head of the DRC's Ebola response, emphasizes the human tragedy behind the rising death toll of the current outbreak. He stresses that effective containment requires building community trust and ensuring treatment centers are prepared for an expected increase in cases.
Why it matters
It underscores the critical role of community engagement and human-centric approaches in managing large-scale public health crises.
Congolese medical workers in PPE carry children tested and cleared of Ebola in Bunia town, Ituri province, DRC. Congolese medical workers in PPE carry children tested and cleared of Ebola in Bunia town, Ituri province, DRC. Global development Interview ‘Behind every case, a person’: the man leading DRC’s Ebola fight on the human cost hidden behind the numbers Tracy McVeigh Prof Pierre Akilimali, who heads DR Congo’s response to an outbreak that has so far killed more than 2,700 people, says tackling the disease requires trust and respect
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