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Ebola in DR Congo: stigma and conflict worsen psychological suffering

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Ebola in DR Congo: stigma and conflict worsen psychological suffering

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is affecting the mental health of patients, their relatives and healthcare workers, according to health professionals. Stigma and armed conflict in the east of the country are worsening their psychological suffering, reports Africanews.

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