The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency after more than 90 suspected deaths and hundreds of possible infections linked to the highly contagious virus. Health officials warn the outbreak could spread rapidly across the region as cases have already been confirmed outside the epicentre in northeastern DR Congo.
At Kyeshero Hospital in Goma, medical staff have introduced strict infection prevention measures to limit the spread of the virus.
Hospital worker Celestin Ngengele said all visitors are required to pass through handwashing stations before entering pre-triage areas where temperatures and other vital signs are checked.
According to him, anyone showing signs of fever is immediately identified and isolated for further examination.
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