The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a worsening public health emergency as the number of confirmed Ebola infections has exceeded 1,000, while the death toll has climbed to 254. Health authorities continue to battle the highly contagious virus amid ongoing challenges related to surveillance, treatment, and outbreak containment. Officials reported that the outbreak...
Health authorities across parts of Africa are facing a complex challenge in their efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks: the continued influence of traditional healers within local communities. While these practitioners remain trusted figures for millions of people seeking medical guidance, public health experts warn that reliance on traditional remedies during Ebola outbreaks can delay diagnosis,...
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp escalation in Ebola virus disease cases in the eastern region, with the death toll rising to 131 and at least 513 suspected infections under investigation. The outbreak has raised renewed concerns about the spread of one of the world’s most lethal viral diseases...