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Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response in DR Congo

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Briefings

A 27-year-old woman in eastern Congo was told she had been poisoned after losing her sister and father, with a pastor blaming evil spirits and a traditional healer's potion failing to treat her. This fear and misinformation complicates the Ebola outbreak response in the region.

Key points

• A 27-year-old woman named Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned after losing her sister and father.
• A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer's potion failed to help.

Context

Fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, where a 27-year-old woman was told she had been poisoned after losing her sister and father.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single case report; no data on outbreak statistics, treatment outcomes, or broader regional impact is provided.

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