At least 75 healthcare workers have been infected with the Ebola virus since the start of the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Of these, 17 people have died. This was reported by the World Health Organization, according to Reuters and YLE, writes UNN.
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According to the WHO, the virus likely spread across the country for several months before authorities officially declared the Ebola outbreak on May 15. As a result, many medical workers did not have the opportunity to take necessary protective measures in time.
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The situation is further complicated by a shortage of personal protective equipment. Hospitals lack gloves, masks, and other equipment needed to safely work with infected patients.
In addition, the Congo is facing an acute shortage of medical personnel. According to WHO estimates, the country has only 11 healthcare workers per 10,000 residents, which significantly limits the capacity of the health system to combat the outbreak of the dangerous disease.
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