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5,000 More Healthworkers Needed To Tackle Ebola In DRC
WHO says nearly 4,000 workers are already deployed, but another 5,000 are needed to staff planned Ebola treatment capacity.
- On Tuesday, World Health Organization official Luca Fontana said staff shortages and funding gaps are hindering the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the outbreak intensifies.
- The Bundibugyo strain epidemic has spread across six provinces, causing 3,175 deaths among more than 6,600 confirmed cases since May 15, according to the WHO.
- While nearly 1,400 beds are established across 59 treatment centres, Fontana said officials estimate "another 1,600 beds will be required" to manage the surge.
- To reach the planned 3,000-bed capacity, the WHO requires 9,000 total staff, necessitating recruitment of roughly 5,000 additional workers to supplement the nearly 4,000 currently employed.
- With patients arriving from villages "far beyond" the Bunia epicentre, Fontana stressed that the response "must adapt" as the health ministry in Kinshasa struggles to identify sufficient medical personnel.
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WHO says staff shortage, funding challenges hamper Congo Ebola response
·London, United Kingdom
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Former Ebola patients are now helping as nurses, but the WHO warns: more nurses and treatment places are urgently needed to contain the outbreak.
Ebola Response in Congo Faces Obstacles Amidst Funding Shortages
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is challenging efforts by the WHO due to shortages in trained staff, partners, and funding. The epidemic, affecting six provinces and requiring decentralized strategies, reveals critical bottlenecks in the response amid significant resource constraints.
·India
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