In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Summary
Doctors and health workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to fight a new Ebola outbreak without enough protective gear or testing supplies. The outbreak has caused many deaths and spreads quickly, with international groups warning it could become the largest Ebola outbreak in Congo’s history.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is currently centered in the Ituri province of northeastern Congo.
- Many clinics lack basic supplies like gloves, gowns, masks, and clean water.
- Health workers report fear and high risk of infection due to poor protection.
- By mid-May, about 250 suspected Ebola cases and 80 deaths were reported before official confirmation.
- The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global public health emergency.
- The U.S. pledged over $162 million to help stop the outbreak.
- Transporting supplies is difficult due to suspended flights, poor roads, and armed conflicts.
- The withdrawal of some U.S. aid funds has worsened Congo’s health system challenges.
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