NGO Hands For Help warns of Ebola 'trivialization'

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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NGO Hands For Help warns of Ebola 'trivialization'

The NGO Hands For Help warned on July 9, 2026 on Radio Okapi that the Ebola virus disease is becoming trivialized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nicole Lufungi, program manager, called for intense communication to revive awareness of the danger among communities. The NGO urged community leaders in Beni (North Kivu) to spread positive messages, encourage prevention measures, and fight rumors. It also delivered about ten handwashing kits to community representatives.

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