How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped
Synthesised from 2 African sources
These experiences prove that the outbreak can be stopped more quickly when rapid detection, decisive national leadership and close cooperation with communities break the chains of transmission.
Under the leadership of national authorities, Congolese responders, WHO, Africa CDC and partners have expanded surveillance, deployed laboratories, supported treatment centres, reinforced infection prevention and delivered essential supplies.
National and local teams need predictable funding for surveillance, laboratories, treatment, logistics, infection prevention and community engagement.
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