Ebola: Health workers battle virus and stigma
Healthcare workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are facing both the physical danger of the virus and social stigma from their communities. The current outbreak is significantly more severe than previous ones, with hundreds of lives lost.
Why it matters
The combination of high mortality rates and social rejection creates significant barriers to effective public health intervention.
On the front lines of the Ebola outbreak, healthcare workers are exposed not only to Ebola in health centers but also to rejection by their communities.
The report relies on data from health organizations and personal accounts to highlight a humanitarian crisis.
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