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Ebola Crisis Endangers DRC Mothers and Children
The outbreak of the Ebola virus in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused a severe health crisis that goes beyond the immediate numbers of cases and deaths. Fears of infection have led to a significant decline in pregnant women seeking medical care, resulting in maternal mortality rates increasing by up to 70% in some areas, and hospital delivery rates dropping by more than 30%. Additionally, services for treating childbirth complications have decreased by 50%, and childhood vaccination rates have sharply declined due to rumors and misinformation, threatening the future of public health and increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks. There is growing concern that if the crisis persists for a long time, it will worsen the deterioration of healthcare services, leading to long-term health damages, especially amid shortages of medicines and declining trust in healthcare facilities.
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