Title: WHO | Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Headings: Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Public health response
WHO risk assessment
WHO advice

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Ensure availability of personal protective equipment and infection prevention and control supplies to manage ill patients and for decontamination. To reduce the risk of wildlife-to-human transmission, such as through contact with fruit bats, monkeys and apes: Handle wildlife with gloves and other appropriate protective clothing; and
Cook animal products (blood and meat) thoroughly before consumption and avoid consumption of raw meat from wild animals. To reduce the risk of human-to-human transmission from direct or close contact with people with EVD symptoms, particularly with their bodily fluids: Wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment when taking care of ill patients at home; and
Wash hands regularly after visiting patients in hospital, as well as after taking care of patients at home or touching or coming into contact with any body fluids. To reduce the risk of possible transmission from virus persistence in some body fluids of survivors, WHO recommends providing medical care, psychological support and biological testing (until two consecutive negative tests) through an EVD survivors care programme. WHO does not recommend isolation of male or female convalescent patients whose blood has been tested negative for Ebola virus. For more information, please see: