About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of combating Ebola in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.
In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC.
People in this episode
Guests: Therese Kayikwamba, Jean Kaseya
Topics covered
- Ebola
- conflict
- healthcare
- DR Congo
- public health
- security
Keywords
- Ebola
- DR Congo
- health workers
- conflict zone
- Africa CDC
- public health crisis
Mentioned in this episode
Places: DR Congo, eastern DRC
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