Ebola Cases Rise Amid Distrust and Armed Conflict in DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is struggling to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus, which has claimed hundreds of lives since its emergence in 2018.
The crisis is complicated by deep seated distrust among local communities towards healthcare workers, the government, and other responders, as well as the devastating effects of armed conflict on the availability and accessibility of healthcare services.
Understanding the Current Outbreak The DR Congo has a long history of suffering from infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola.