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Congo village chief battles Ebola prejudice as outbreak spreads
Original: ebola outbreak
A village chief in Congo is working to overcome community prejudice against Ebola treatment efforts, even as the disease continues to kill his own relatives. The Associated Press reports on how stigma and mistrust of health workers are complicating the response to the outbreak, with local leaders playing a key role in persuading affected communities to seek care.
Why now: A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and reports of disease-related stigma are drawing fresh attention to the crisis.
Evidence
- A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives · AP News
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