There's Growing Fear The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Could Get Much Worse

The Ebola outbreak in Congo is getting and could get much worse, due to high tensions in the area. Health workers are faced with violence and hardships just to treat patients. The article explains that the responders are doing everything they can to combat the outbreak by isolating infected individuals. The problem is that many individuals get sick one or two months before they are able to detect the virus. Additionally, the high conflict present throughout this area does not help efforts to contain and combat the infections. The Ebola outbreak is concerning for other African countries and the international community as a whole because there is a good possibility that it can spread. Efforts from the international community have not been very high and the conflict is limiting response teams' abilities, which is quite alarming.

For more info:
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/11/15/668263749/theres-growing-fear-the-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-could-get-much-worse

By: Alyssa Farney