Dr. Furaha Elisabeth

Women in eastern Congo are primarily caring for Ebola patients without adequate protective gear, increasing their risk of infection. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, with women historically disproportionately affected in outbreaks.

Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers during the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, facing high infection risks due to lack of protective equipment. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, and historical data shows women are disproportionately affected in Ebola outbreaks.