WHO Reports 8,787 Ebola Cases and 4,242 Deaths in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 8,787 cases and 4,242 confirmed deaths as of October 7. The report highlighted the humanitarian and psychological consequences of the outbreak, noting 2,292 recoveries and nearly 11,300 people receiving mental health and psychosocial support.
WHO trained 193 community workers and 64 psychologists in Ituri Province to provide psychological first aid. Survivors face ongoing psychological distress, stigma, and economic hardship.
The outbreak has strained families and healthcare workers amid existing insecurity and displacement. WHO emphasized the need for integrating mental healthcare into disease-response operations, providing support to patients, survivors, and frontline health workers.
The agency also noted that healthcare workers are under significant psychological pressure due to infection risks and demanding conditions. WHO reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Congolese authorities in enhancing disease control and psychosocial services.
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