Evaluating the risk of conflict on recent Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Evaluating the risk of conflict on recent Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract Background Reducing Ebola virus transmission relies on the ability to identify cases and limit contact with infected bodily fluids through biosecurity, safe sex practices, safe burial and vaccination. Armed conflicts can complicate outbreak detection and interventions due to widespread disr...

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Main Authors: Gina E. C. Charnley, Nathan Green, Ilan Kelman, Espoir B. Malembaka, Katy A. M. Gaythorpe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ebola virus
Conflict
Outbreaks
Guinea
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18300-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18300-8

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