The language of discredit during epidemics

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The language of discredit during epidemics

DRC is facing its 17th Ebola epidemic, originating from Mungwalu in Ituri. Despite recorded deaths, a portion of the public denies the disease's existence and discredits health workers and government efforts. Experts Placide Nzilamba and Umbo Salama warn that such attitudes are dangerous.

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