How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
Summary
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) are working to treat Ebola patients while protecting themselves from infection. They use special isolation equipment, like transparent treatment units called Cubes, but face shortages of protective gear as the virus spreads to nearby regions and Uganda.Key Facts
- Health workers isolate all suspected and confirmed Ebola patients to prevent virus spread.
- The Cube is a special transparent box allowing treatment of Ebola patients without direct contact, reducing infection risk.
- The Cubes were created after the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak and have been used in previous outbreaks.
- There are not enough Cubes or protective equipment (PPE) in DR Congo for the current number of cases.
- The Ebola virus spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids.
- Early symptoms of Ebola are similar to common illnesses like malaria and typhoid, making diagnosis difficult.
- Patients with symptoms are tested twice before being confirmed positive or negative for Ebola.
- Patients testing positive receive symptom treatment and must have two negative tests before discharge.
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