Ebola outbreak: DR Congo celebrates recovery of five nurses
Five nurses have recovered from Ebola and were discharged from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health officials are using this milestone to emphasize the importance of early detection and medical intervention.
Why it matters
Successful treatment of healthcare workers is a vital morale boost and proof of concept for containment strategies in ongoing epidemic outbreaks.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Makati Tagirabo (L) and Baraka Bulambula (R) were two of the nurses who had recovered from Ebola in this latest outbreak
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