Can the Ebola outbreak in the DRC be contained? | Inside Story

"We are catching up", the words of the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) after his visit to the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in DRC. Although Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus struck a positive tone, the epidemic is being treated as a global health emergency. This is the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It has a high fatality rate and there is no vaccine or proven treatment. The situation is worsened by the ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC, where the military is fighting armed groups. So, how can medical teams overcome the challenges facing the response to this Ebola outbreak? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire -- Emergency Director for World Health Organization Africa Dr Ekwaro Obuku -- Physician who served as a policy advisor on Uganda's national task force during the 2022 Ebola outbreak Dr Githinji Gitahi -- Vice Chairman of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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