Ebola in DRC: Back from Bunia, Jean-Jacques Muyembe Sends a Message of Hope: 'We Are Starting to Control the Parameters of Our Epidemic'

Four months after the declaration of the 17th Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe observed encouraging developments during his visit to Bunia. He noted a decrease in deaths in hospitals and positive behavior from contacts who voluntarily presented themselves at treatment centers. The response to the epidemic is better organized, with harmonious collaboration among partners, including the WHO.