Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre

A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is hindering efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province. This shortage is making it difficult for residents to maintain basic hygiene, which is crucial in preventing the spread of the deadly virus. The lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation is a significant challenge for health workers trying to contain the outbreak.

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