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I went to DR Congo to see what it means to battle one of the most deadly viruses in cities tortured by war. Would love if you read my piece on how the region & #Ebola responders w/the @WHO are faring, out today in @NatureNews (Thread)https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02673-7?utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=e1b5d35314-MR_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-e1b5d35314-150710377 …
This story began when @DrTedros asked me to go to #DRC—I suspect because the #Ebola outbreak has gotten little attention even tho 2050 people are dead so far& its spreading. But neglect is the norm for how the world views east DRC (except for when it comes to taking what we want)
While I was there, 160 people were killed & 300000 displaced. Did you read this in the news? Probably not. @DamelSoceFall told me, “The people here don’t believe that anyone cares for them, even their own government, so it’s very hard to convince them that we are here to help.”
My story focuses on @WHO bc they have 700 staff in the hotzone, more than other intern'l groups. And they need to prove themselves after dropping the ball in West Africa’s #Ebola crisis. But its a hard situation & they’re short on cash. Only enough $ to last thru Sept, @WHO says.
But the pit in my gut after writing are memories of Congolese whose lives are torn apart by violence & poverty. I asked @Chikwe_I about the #Ebola responders &he said “In some ways, they are paying for all of us ignoring the situation in this part of the continent for many years”
Did you get a sense that sustained bespoke community engagement was being done, especially considering the trust deficit regarding state institutions?
I saw Ebola responders having deep, dedicated conversations w/people. So much listening & explaining. "We just show them that we are human — mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers — we explain why we want to help,” says an anthropologist in my piece.
This really is a great piece. @amymaxmen is a great voice, a highly respected writer. Especially about the untold Ebola Story in a very complex environment of DR Congo humanitarian crisis that lasts more than 2 decades including this recent & deadly #Ebola outbreak. Thank you Amy
Thanks so much Eugene. That means a lot coming from you.
very insightful article.. thanks for covering the story..
Thanks for reading!
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