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DR Congo: Ebola in the DRC: How Goma’s Wellness Clinic Fights Distrust
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decline in visits was around 20% early in the outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak has impacted daily care at a local clinic in Goma, despite no confirmed Ebola cases being received. The clinic provides essential health services, including primary care and a birthing ward. A decline in patient visits was reported by clinic staff, with many patients afraid to enter the health system due to distrust.
The decline in visits was around 20% early in the outbreak. Further details on the impact of the Ebola outbreak on the clinic and its services are available from the source. The clinic's staff have discussed the importance of local trust in providing care during this time.
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Category: disaster Published: July 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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