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DR Congo: La confiance est essentielle pour mettre fin à l’épidémie d’Ebola en République démocratique du Congo, affirme l’IFRC
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 3 min read
. Alors que les volontaires de la Croix-Rouge travaillent aux côtés des autorités sanitaires pour contenir l’épidémie causée par l’espèce Bundibugyo du virus Ebola, les retours des communautés montrent que la peur, la désinformation et la méfiance demeurent des obstacles majeurs à la protection des
Key takeaway « Il n’existe aucun raccourci pour mettre fin à une épidémie d’Ebola », déclare Bruno Michon, responsable des opérations de lutte contre Ebola.
Why this matters
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the critical role of trust in effective disaster response. As the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies works to contain the epidemic, community feedback reveals that fear, misinformation, and mistrust remain significant barriers to protecting lives. The need for reliable information, open dialogue, and respect for traditional practices is essential to encourage communities to seek medical help and adhere to public health measures. The fact that many people question the existence of the disease or view the response with suspicion underscores the importance of community engagement and adaptation of response efforts. Furthermore, the stigma and violence faced by Red Cross volunteers and the resistance to safe and dignified burials due to conflicting traditional practices demonstrate the complex challenges of responding to a public health crisis in a culturally sensitive and effective manner.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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