Stop Violent Attacks on health teams to terminate Ebola Outbreak: WHO

Published On 2019-05-12 04:16 GMT | Update On 2019-05-12 04:16 GMT

In one incident, WHO said that a burial team was violently attacked after they interred an Ebola victim.

Dakar: The World Health Organisation is warning it may not be possible to contain Ebola to the two affected provinces in eastern Congo if violent attacks on health teams continue.

In an update Friday, WHO warned that Ebola response activities had been halted for five consecutive days because of the insecurity.

In one incident, WHO said that a burial team was violently attacked after they interred an Ebola victim.

The area has been destabilised by the presence of Mai-Mai militia fighters, making it impossible for health workers to travel to some areas.

That has hampered isolation of sick patients and allowed them to remain in their communities where they have spread the disease to other people.

WHO said there now have been 1,069 deaths since the outbreak began in August.

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Medical Dialogues Bureau

Medical Dialogues Bureau consists of a team of passionate medical/scientific writers, led by doctors and healthcare researchers. Our team efforts to bring you updated and timely news about the important happenings of the medical and healthcare sector. Our editorial team can be reached at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

Comments Policy

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Stop Violent Attacks on health teams to terminate Ebola Outbreak: WHO

Similar News

'Indians are bad': Florida patient attacks Indian-origin nurse, breaks almost every bone on her face

Frailty tied to Adverse Events in RA Patients on Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs, finds study

High dietary acid load can potentially worsen cardiometabolic risk factors, study reveals

Diabetes stigma tied to food insecurity, disordered eating and lower psychosocial well-being in diabetes patients: Study

Physical Activity may ease symptom burden of postconcussion in children, suggests study

Strength training improves knee health, lowers risk of knee osteoarthritis: Study

Sibling death in childhood tied to increased risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease: JAMA

Bisoprolol safe and effective for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Study