Explained: Ebola’s spread shows how science needs societies to succeed | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Ebola’s spread shows how science needs societies to succeed | Explained News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |London |Published: June 17, 2019 7:38:17 pm

Explained: Ebola’s spread shows how science needs societies to succeed

Those seeking ways to end the Congo Ebola outbreak's longevity and persistence say the issues it raises go to the heart of what public health means in the 21st century for countries across the world, rich and poor.

The current Ebola outbreak has continued to spread relentlessly since it began in August 2018 in Democratic Republic Congo’s North Kivu province. (File)

The persistence of Congo’s Ebola outbreak and its deadly spread to Uganda in recent days show how societal issues are as crucial as scientific advances in controlling disease outbreaks, specialists in global public health say.