Ebola fears keep pregnant women away from healthcare in eastern DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo Fear of Ebola is keeping pregnant women away from healthcare facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising the risk of stillbirths, premature births and maternal deaths as the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak continues to disrupt routine medical care.
In Bunia, capital of Ituri province, health workers say fear of Ebola is discouraging expectant mothers from attending prenatal appointments, making it harder to detect potentially dangerous complications early.
Her experience reflects the challenge facing health workers as they try to reassure patients that essential services can continue safely despite the outbreak.
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