• African health sciences · Jun 2020

    Short communication: expanding the range of services to the survivors of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    • Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava and Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava.
    • Member of the Medical Education Unit & Institute Research Council.
    • Afr Health Sci. 2020 Jun 1; 20 (2): 656-657.

    BackgroundThe objectives of the article are to assess the role of a strategic response in the prevention and control of the disease and the need for extending supports to the survivors of disease.IntroductionSince the start of the August last year, a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease has been reported in provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.MethodsAs of now, close to 1170 cases and 740 deaths have been attributed to the diseases due to the associated complications in the region.As of now, close to 1170 cases and 740 deaths have been attributed to the diseases due to the associated complications in the region.ResultIn order to effectively respond to the outbreak, a wide range of strategies have been proposed. It is a fact that the survivors of the disease outbreak face multiple challenges, the task of organizing eye clinics to promote early detection of the problems among the survivors has been initiated.ConclusionIn conclusion, Ebola virus disease is a life threatening disease and is linked with a wide range of complications, including those involving eyes. Thus, the need of the hour is to formulate a strategic response comprising of different strategies which not only aim to reduce the incidence of the disease, but also to extend quality assured care to the survivors.© 2020 Shrivastava SR et al.

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