Onesphore Bangenza
Coverage of Onesphore Bangenza in the Nexus archive.
- Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Ebola outbreaks in Congo are exacerbated by distrust in health systems, leading victims to seek traditional healers instead of hospitals. The current outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed at least 181 people, with misinformation and armed conflict complicating containment efforts.
- Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Africa's Ebola outbreaks are complicated by victims preferring traditional healers over hospitals, leading to distrust in health workers and misinformation. The current outbreak in Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved treatments, has killed at least 181 people and prompted a WHO-declared public health emergency.
- Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976, driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus. Distrust of health workers and reliance on traditional healers have hindered containment efforts, leading to 181 deaths. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, and the U.S. imposed travel restrictions.