Dr. Misaki Wayengera

An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has not reduced demand for wild meat, despite experts linking the disease to hunting and consumption of infected animals. Vendors in Kinshasa's Masina Market continue to sell bushmeat, including parts of antelopes and rodents, while health officials warn of zoonotic disease risks from human-animal interactions.

Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo are linked to the consumption and handling of wild animals, despite warnings from health experts. Vendors in Kinshasa's Masina Market continue to sell wild meat, including bushmeat and caterpillars, highlighting cultural demand. The U.S. CDC and Africa Centres for Disease Control warn that zoonotic diseases like Ebola spread through human interaction with infected wildlife.