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DR Congo battles its largest Ebola outbreak
Original: 'When fear takes over': Responding to the DRC's largest Ebola outbreak
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are responding to the country's largest recorded Ebola outbreak, with responders warning that fear among affected communities is complicating containment efforts. Coverage highlights how mistrust and panic can hinder treatment and contact tracing, making community engagement as critical as medical intervention in bringing the epidemic under control.
Why now: The scale of the outbreak and the role of fear in hampering the response have drawn fresh international attention.
Democratic Republic of the CongoEbolaAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
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- 'When fear takes over': Responding to the DRC's largest Ebola outbreak · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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