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1000 Ebola survivors in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Goma, 4 October 2019
As the 1000th Ebola survives. UN agencies in the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC) have strong leadership and
thousands of tireless efforts of DRC health officials; working
to stop the current Ebola outbreak is appreciated. 1000 people
have survived the disease due to local health workers and
partners.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres handed Kavira his
Ebola survivor certificate in early September. Kavira said, "I
never thought I would make it; for the first time but now I am
cured. I want to go back to my community; and ask them to
get treatment as soon as possible. Because they are affected
because You can really survive. "

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The outbreak announced on August 1, 2018, began in North
Kivu and has since spread to parts of Ituri and South Kivu
provinces. Currently, active broadcasting is limited to Ituri,
with many hotspots. In Mambasa and Mandima; but the
epidemic is developing in an extremely complex environment.
Marked by poor health infrastructure, insecurity, political
instability, community mistrust and resistance, and ongoing.
The score includes conflict. Armed group.
Comprehensive Approach
Through a comprehensive approach to the United Nations
system, the United Nations in May led the DRC government
to step up its efforts in support of public health, aid to Ebola-
affected communities, political participation, security, and
strong financial management.
"Every survivor gives us reasons and motivation to continue
our fight against Ebola. But every survivor is also a reminder
that there are lives we were not able to save". Said David
Gresley, Emergency Ebola Response Coordinator; “We have
to continue access through better protection for health
workers; and the population, along with continued efforts to
empower communities with feedback. We cannot win the
fight against this outbreak without the full support of the
people of Congo. We have seen how Ebola cases have come
down drastically with the acceptance of people from cities
like Revangoma or Mobilio, ”he said.

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Although it is the largest and longest-lasting Ebola outbreak
that DRC has experienced, new tools are now available to
help prevent the virus and save lives. A highly useful vaccine
(shown to have 97.5% efficacy) has protected over 226000
people. New treatments, which recent study results show, can
save more than 90 percent of people who arrive early during
their illness, improving the survival rate of people infected
with Ebola.
Role of Vaccination
"We have the equipment, vaccines, and treatments, but we
still need to find and support everyone who is in contact with
someone infected with Ebola," Dr. Ibrahima Soche Fall,
Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization,
asked for emergency response. The WHO is the United
Nations agency leading the public health response. "All
survivors of the disease are about trusting the respondents -
contactors, decontamination teams, burial teams,
commentators, Ebola treatment center staff - who are working
tirelessly to protect people from the virus".
The number of seven Ebola treatment centers and transit
centers has cared for people in many areas affected by Ebola,
making it possible for those who survive treatment.
Innovative approaches such as ALIMA's break Ebola cube
'during this outbreak have revolutionized the type and level of
care, and include survivors as care for others ill with Ebola.
Partners managing Ebola Treatment and Transit Centers
include ALIMA, International Medical Corps and Medair
others.

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Led by UNICEF in collaboration with international partners;
thousands of Congo respondents and organizations from
affected communities gained critical knowledge of symptoms;
prevention, and treatment of home and communities by
engaging with the community; and mass media, religious
leaders, and Ebola survivors. In danger. Children are the most
vulnerable in communities. As they not only carry the risk of
contraction of the virus, but are also affected. If they lose their
parents or school is closed. Save children and children of
other organizations on how to prevent Ebola; through child-
accessible awareness campaigns in schools and youth groups.
An important part of this work is listening to and responding
to their pressing concerns. Especially in areas, where Ebola is
often not considered a priority.
Survivors Feedback
“When survivors tell communities that they are alive. It is
because they demand early treatment; people believe them
and they are getting help as soon as they need it. UNICEF
Representative in the DRC, Edward Begbader, said survivors;
have become an important element in gaining the community
trust; and acceptance necessary to defeat the epidemic. "At the
same time, upon experiencing the disease. They are able to
offer a level of support and compassion to patients and their
family members; that are particularly meaningful."
As part of the emergency response. The World Food Program
is providing food to Ebola survivors and people are
potentially carrying the virus. So they do not have to leave
their homes to buy food; and so when they Symptoms can be
easily monitored if they develop. The WFP provides critical
logistics services and operational support to partners in
medical response teams; enabling respondents to quickly

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reach new or remote outbreak areas. In a country facing the
world's second-worst food crisis after Yemen, this support is
significant.
It is definitely a celebration, when cured patients go home
after escaping from Ebola. They feel reborn. I cannot begin to
explain how grateful; they are for the support. Even more,
when they learn that food aid will be with them; for a year to
get back on their feet. Sushana Rico, W.F.P. emergency
coordinator at Goma, he told. The festival should also serve;
as our inspiration to continue to fight against Ebola; and to
encourage communities to become more aware of potential
cases so that they can get treatment in time. They are our
priorities. "
Sources
https://www.afro.who.int/news/1000-ebola-survivors-democratic-republic-congo