The rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola that Congo is battling took locals by surprise after weeks of spreading unnoticed. Hundreds of cases were suspected when Congolese authorities announced the outbreak on May 15, but many dismissed the news as a “Western conspiracy.” At least 63 people have died from 397 confirmed cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Yet the outbreak has been challenged by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation.
Radio station in DR Congo seeks to stop misinformation amid spread of Ebola
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Tue 12:00 - UN News Africa
DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine
Wed 15:57 - Al Jazeera English
The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to
Wed 22:25 - PBS Newshour
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
Fri 16:00 - DW All
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
Fri 16:00 - DW Top
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
Fri 16:00 - DW World
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
Fri 16:00 - DW World
How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
Fri 16:00 - DW All
How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
Fri 16:00 - DW Top
How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
Fri 20:48 - France 24
Misinformation complicates Ebola efforts
Sat 12:59 - France 24
Radio station in DR Congo seeks to stop misinformation amid spread of Ebola