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By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani<\/p>\n
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 8,787 cases and 4,242 confirmed deaths.<\/p>\n
The UN health agency disclosed the figures in a report published on Saturday, highlighting the growing humanitarian and psychological consequences of the outbreak.<\/p>\n
As of October 7, the outbreak had recorded 8,787 cases, 4,242 confirmed deaths, 2,292 recoveries, and nearly 11,300 people receiving mental health and psychosocial support<\/p>\n
The WHO report also reveals that 193 community workers and 64 psychologists have received specialised training in Ituri Province.<\/p>\n
The agency warned that survivors continued to confront psychological distress, stigma and economic hardship even after recovering from the disease.<\/p>\n
It said the outbreak had placed enormous pressure on families, healthcare workers and communities already affected by insecurity and displacement.<\/p>\n
WHO consequently stressed the importance of integrating mental healthcare into emergency disease-response operations.<\/p>\n
The organisation said psychological support was being provided to patients, survivors, affected families and frontline health workers.<\/p>\n
It disclosed that nearly 11,300 people had received mental health and psychosocial support services through treatment and transit centres.<\/p>\n
At the Bunia clinic alone, 318 Ebola survivors had benefited from psychological support.<\/p>\n
WHO said 193 community workers in Ituri Province had been trained in psychological first aid.<\/p>\n
Another 64 psychologists received additional training to strengthen support for patients and affected communities.<\/p>\n
The agency explained that Ebola survivors frequently experienced anxiety, social isolation and rejection after leaving treatment centres.<\/p>\n
Some also struggled with loss of income, damaged relationships and uncertainty about their future.<\/p>\n
WHO said psychosocial teams were supporting community reintegration through counselling, family engagement and follow-up visits.<\/p>\n
The organisation stressed that mental health services were essential to improving treatment outcomes and rebuilding confidence among survivors.<\/p>\n
It also warned that healthcare workers responding to the outbreak faced significant psychological pressure because of infection risks and demanding working conditions.<\/p>\n
WHO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Congolese authorities in strengthening disease control, treatment and psychosocial services.<\/p>\n
The agency said addressing the outbreak required sustained attention to both physical recovery and the psychological well-being of affected communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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