Routine healthcare services including childhood vaccinations and maternity care have been severely disrupted in Ebola-affected communities in Democratic Republic of Congo as of September 29, where the outbreak has surpassed 8,000 cases. Fear of infection and hospital pressure are preventing residents from seeking essential health services.
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Routine healthcare has been severely disrupted in communities hit hardest by Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, where fear of infection and pressure on hospitals are stymieing pediatric immunizations and discouraging patients from seeking maternity and other basic care.
“Use of seven essential health services fell between April and June in four major Ebola hotspots in Ituri province, with childhood vaccination in the same areas falling by more than half.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article... Routine healthcare has been severely disrupted in communities hit hardest by Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, where fear of infection and pressure on hospitals are stymiei