Why we must advocate for proper care on the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in nearly 3,800 deaths in the DRC and Uganda. Researchers are currently testing potential vaccines and treatments, as no licensed cure currently exists for this specific strain.
Why it matters
The high fatality rate of this Ebola strain highlights the urgent need for medical intervention and international support in affected regions.
Melissa Hobson is a freelance marine-science journalist based in Hastings, UK.
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Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Save article View saved research Richard Kojan and his colleague Patient Kipala Wenga put on personal protective equipment before visiting people in the red zone of the Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: ALIMA
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