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‘Mistrust’ leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late

‘Mistrust’ leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late

Summary

People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not trusting health workers, which is making it harder to stop the Ebola outbreak. Some are refusing treatment, hiding cases, and not following safe burial rules.

Key Facts

  • The Ebola outbreak is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Many people do not trust health workers and officials.
  • Some Ebola patients refuse to get medical help.
  • Cases of Ebola are sometimes hidden from health authorities.
  • Safe burial practices are being rejected by some communities.
  • This mistrust is slowing down efforts to control the disease.
  • Doctors working in the area report these challenges firsthand.
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