Ebola News and Resources
- friendsofcongo
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
Updated: August 2026
Life in Goma
"To give you an idea about Ebola, we were at a wedding yesterday here in Goma. Lots of hugging and kissing, no social distancing, just washing hands when we came in (more related to the meal than Ebola) and generally business as usual. No one taking temperatures. We are very thankful that Goma has been essentially spared. The epicentre is still the area surrounding Bunia and points west and north in Ituri Province. "
August 2026
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Resources About Ebola For Health Workers
Compiled by Hesperian
"Health workers in the African countries affected by Ebola need support to protect themselves and others against the virus. They need accurate and easy to share information to keep themselves and their colleagues healthy as they nurse their communities back to health. Keeping health workers safe and healthy is the best defense against the further spread of Ebola."
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