Experts speak out on DRC’s Ebola response hurdles
Health experts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak due to poor data access and inconsistent support from partners. Despite international efforts, contact tracing and laboratory testing remain delayed, resulting in a high case fatality rate.
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Effective data sharing and international coordination are critical to preventing the spread of deadly viral outbreaks in vulnerable regions.
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Kinshasa, DRC | URN | Health experts responding to the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have revealed that despite the high number of people who continue to get confirmed positive for virus, they are still getting only half of the people they are supposed to reach.
As of Friday, World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show the country had confirmed a total of 625 deaths from the virus but officials say these numbers tell only part of the story as they continue facing serious challenges of access to data.
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