Top concerns
Ebola Bundibugyo: official confirmation of the outbreak in the DRC triggers a sharp increase in public and media attention
The official announcement of the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the DRC on 15 May generated a clear peak in monitored conversations. Discussions focused on the origin of the disease, symptoms, transmission, affected areas, and what people should do in case of suspected illness.
Ebola Bundibugyo in the DRC and Uganda: fear of regional spread raises questions about borders, travellers and preparedness
The confirmation of the outbreak in the DRC and the imported case reported in Uganda fuelled concerns around cross-border movements, points of entry, travellers, markets, places of worship and the preparedness of neighbouring countries.
Mistrust and care-seeking concerns: early narratives around “Ebola business”, treatment, isolation and recovery
Some conversations suggest that the outbreak could be exaggerated or used to attract funding, while others raise questions about health facilities, isolation, free care, recovery, supportive treatment and rumours of home remedies or tablets.
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