The Ebola virus has creeped outside the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These are the challenges health workers face in the battle to contain the deadly virus
The Zaire Ebola virus, the deadliest type with a 90 percent mortality rate, seems unstoppable in its tenth invasion of the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo 's North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
The virus has struck at the heart of resource-rich areas ravaged by decades of armed conflict, political instability, grinding poverty, and gang-rape against the backdrop of a huge humanitarian crisis.
"Forget about the armed groups, Kabila knew he would not win here, that's why he told the white people to bring Ebola and use it an excuse to break our hearts.
"We have valuable tools in the battle against the disease, including now the possibility of strengthening the vaccination program, as announced recently by the ministry of health. We have to double our efforts, we cannot afford to be discouraged.
"Too many children are still being infected in health centres because health workers aren’t equipped with the skills and resources they need. Access to safe water is a massive challenge. Schools – which are so critical in helping to protect children from disease, need to be more empowered. We need to help create the broader environment that not only defeats Ebola but strengthens the community’s resistance to disease in general," she explained.
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