Via Radio Moto Butembo-Beni: NORD-KIVU: Ebola response team denounces popular resistance in Kipese. The Google translation:
The Ebola Response Team is denouncing the popular resistance that can not stop the spread of the Ebola virus disease in Kipese. While confirmed cases and suspected cases are being reported in KIPESE's rural commune, Ebola resistance in Butembo town is at the root of KIPESE's disregard for civil hygiene measures. this last time.
Despite local awareness sessions, residents still seem less interested in this preventive practice, the state's delegate official told KIPESE. Mr PALUKU KULIUMBWA, who also welcomes the involvement of community leaders in the response to this Ebola virus disease, informs that awareness continues.
"That's right, hygiene measures are already on the ground. But, apparently, our population is still intoxicated because they do not see the reality that is on the disease, while at any moment we are raising awareness so that they can see that the disease exists and that it is a danger that is before us at all times. People are informed but they do not wash regularly. We do not know why it became a habit. We are raising awareness so that they can respect the hygiene measures even though they have poisoning. And we believe that we will succeed at the right time. Leaders are already involved. There have been cases reported here. There was a case from Butembo who died here in the village. So, from there, the population sees that the disease exists," said PALUKU KULIUMBWA.
Since the declaration of this disease, confirmed cases, suspected cases and probable cases have been recorded in Kipese.
