yet the countrys struggle with ebola has put it in
Since DRC's first case was confirmed on 2 March, there have been over 7000 confirmed cases and at least 169 deaths. Yet the country's struggle with Ebola has put it in a position to better manage the pandemic."DRC is now better, smarter, and faster at responding to Ebola and this is an enduring legacy that is supporting the response to covid 19 and other outbreaks," says Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa.LearningsWHO highlighted the key role of contact tracing, infection prevention through public awareness https://mcmela65863.blogspot.com/2023/10/how-are-we-gonna-go-through-past-year.html , access to clean water, and promotion of hygienic practices, as well as isolating both confirmed patients and suspected cases. These are now also at the core of DRC's covid 19 response.But ultimately, the best defence against any outbreak is investing in a stronger health system as the foundation for universal health coverage, said Tedros Adhanom, director gene