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DR Congo Ebola outbreak: recovering patients offer hope at the epicentre

The Democratic Republic of Congo is still battling an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 170 people. According to the BBC, recovering patients at the epicentre are offering rare moments of hope to health workers and the community. Authorities are working to halt the virus's spread.

Health workers wearing protective equipment
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BBC Africa3 h ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing its fight against an Ebola outbreak that has claimed the lives of more than 170 people. The virus is placing a heavy burden on communities at the heart of the outbreak.

According to the BBC, patients who survive treatment and recover are offering rare moments of hope for health workers and their families. The discharge of survivors provides a morale boost in an exhausting and demanding response.

Health authorities are focusing on contact tracing, vaccination and safe burial practices to halt the spread of the virus. International organizations continue to provide support to the region to help bring the outbreak under control.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by BBC Africa. The illustration is a stock photo by www.kaboompics.com from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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