Joyful healthcare workers sang and danced at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo after the last patient made a full recovery and left the facility. The centre, run by Doctors Without Borders in Mongbwalu, marked a major milestone as this location was where the latest outbreak originally began.
What happened
Healthcare workers in DR Congo celebrated with song and dance after the last Ebola patient fully recovered and left the treatment centre.
Why it matters
The successful containment of Ebola in the DRC is a massive relief for global health security, reminding us how crucial frontline healthcare workers are in stopping deadly outbreaks before they can spread internationally.
Impact
Health organizations will likely monitor the region for any resurgence while winding down emergency treatment protocols.
Incredible celebrations as last patient leaves a DRC Ebola centre
Footage shows healthcare workers singing and dancing at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo after the last patient made a full recovery and left. The Doctors Without Borders-run centre in Mongbwalu was where the latest outbreak began.
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