Ebola response and community engagement: How to build a bridge?

Author(s)
Ntumba, H. C. K., Bompangue, D., Situakibanza, H., Muyembe Tamfum, J. J. and Ozer, P.
Date published
21 Dec 2019
Publisher
The Lancet
Type
Articles
Keywords
Assessment & Analysis, Epidemics & pandemics
Link
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32532-2/fullt…

As of Dec 3, 2019, 3313 cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD), resulting in 2207 deaths, have been reported in northeastern DR Congo. Armed and interethnic conflicts, large population movements, political tensions, and community resistance have hampered the success of the response activities.