Goma, 4 October 2019
As the 1000th Ebola survives. UN agencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have strong leadership and thousands of tireless efforts of DRC health officials; working to stop the current Ebola outbreak is appreciated. 1000 people have survived the disease due to local health workers and partners.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres handed Kavira his Ebola survivor certificate in early September. Kavira said, “I never thought I would make it; for the first time but now I am cured. I want to go back to my community; and ask them to get treatment as soon as possible. Because they are affected because You can really survive. ”
The outbreak announced on August 1, 2018, began in North Kivu and has since spread to parts of Ituri and South Kivu provinces. Currently, active broadcasting is limited to Ituri, with many hotspots. In Mambasa and Mandima; but the epidemic is developing in an extremely complex environment. Marked by poor health infrastructure, insecurity, political instability, community mistrust and resistance, and ongoing. The score includes conflict. Armed group.
Comprehensive Approach
Through a comprehensive approach to the United Nations system, the United Nations in May led the DRC government to step up its efforts in support of public health, aid to Ebola-affected communities, political participation, security, and strong financial management.
“Every survivor gives us reasons and motivation to continue our fight against Ebola. But every survivor is also a reminder that there are lives we were not able to save”. Said David Gresley, Emergency Ebola Response Coordinator; “We have to continue access through better protection for health workers; and the population, along with continued efforts to empower communities with feedback. We cannot win the fight against this outbreak without the full support of the people of Congo. We have seen how Ebola cases have come down drastically with the acceptance of people from cities like Revangoma or Mobilio, ”he said.
Although it is the largest and longest-lasting Ebola outbreak that DRC has experienced, new tools are now available to help prevent the virus and save lives. A highly useful vaccine (shown to have 97.5% efficacy) has protected over 226000 people. New treatments, which recent study results show, can save more than 90 percent of people who arrive early during their illness, improving the survival rate of people infected with Ebola.
Role of Vaccination
“We have the equipment, vaccines, and treatments, but we still need to find and support everyone who is in contact with someone infected with Ebola,” Dr. Ibrahima Soche Fall, Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization, asked for emergency response. The WHO is the United Nations agency leading the public health response. “All survivors of the disease are about trusting the respondents – contactors, decontamination teams, burial teams, commentators, Ebola treatment center staff – who are working tirelessly to protect people from the virus”.
The number of seven Ebola treatment centers and transit centers has cared for people in many areas affected by Ebola, making it possible for those who survive treatment. Innovative approaches such as ALIMA’s break Ebola cube ‘during this outbreak have revolutionized the type and level of care, and include survivors as care for others ill with Ebola. Partners managing Ebola Treatment and Transit Centers include ALIMA, International Medical Corps and Medair others.
Led by UNICEF in collaboration with international partners; thousands of Congo respondents and organizations from affected communities gained critical knowledge of symptoms; prevention, and treatment of home and communities by engaging with the community; and mass media, religious leaders, and Ebola survivors. In danger. Children are the most vulnerable in communities. As they not only carry the risk of contraction of the virus, but are also affected. If they lose their parents or school is closed. Save children and children of other organizations on how to prevent Ebola; through child-accessible awareness campaigns in schools and youth groups. An important part of this work is listening to and responding to their pressing concerns. Especially in areas, where Ebola is often not considered a priority.
Survivors Feedback
“When survivors tell communities that they are alive. It is because they demand early treatment; people believe them and they are getting help as soon as they need it. UNICEF Representative in the DRC, Edward Begbader, said survivors; have become an important element in gaining the community trust; and acceptance necessary to defeat the epidemic. “At the same time, upon experiencing the disease. They are able to offer a level of support and compassion to patients and their family members; that are particularly meaningful.”
As part of the emergency response. The World Food Program is providing food to Ebola survivors and people are potentially carrying the virus. So they do not have to leave their homes to buy food; and so when they Symptoms can be easily monitored if they develop. The WFP provides critical logistics services and operational support to partners in medical response teams; enabling respondents to quickly reach new or remote outbreak areas. In a country facing the world’s second-worst food crisis after Yemen, this support is significant.
It is definitely a celebration, when cured patients go home after escaping from Ebola. They feel reborn. I cannot begin to explain how grateful; they are for the support. Even more, when they learn that food aid will be with them; for a year to get back on their feet. Sushana Rico, W.F.P. emergency coordinator at Goma, he told. The festival should also serve; as our inspiration to continue to fight against Ebola; and to encourage communities to become more aware of potential cases so that they can get treatment in time. They are our priorities. “