Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, aid network says
Volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are addressing misinformation about the Ebola outbreak through door-to-door outreach. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared an emergency by the World Health Organization, with no approved vaccine or treatment available. Community trust is crucial for effective response, as tensions and misinformation persist regarding the outbreak.
- ▪Volunteers are combating misinformation about Ebola in Congo.
- ▪The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO.
- ▪Community trust is essential for effective response to the outbreak.
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Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, aid network saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 22, 2026, 08:14 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 08:14 PMGENEVA, May 22 - Volunteers are going door-to-door to combat misinformation about Ebola in the area at the centre of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Friday.The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization on Sunday.The IFRC said it is working with communities in Mongbwalu, at the heart of the outbreak, to explain how people can protect themselves and when to seek care.“Community…
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