Dossier
Karibuni Wa Maman clinic
Coverage of Karibuni Wa Maman clinic in the Nexus archive.
- Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at risk
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.