Qui perd, qui gagne ? Ep. 19 - Ebola in Ituri: a health threat at the heart of mining zones

A new Ebola outbreak is striking Ituri province, with several cases reported in the mining zone of Mongbwalu. With high mobility of artisanal miners, difficulties accessing healthcare, persistent insecurity, and mistrust from certain communities toward health teams, how did this epidemic emerge? What are the risks for populations living from mining activities? What measures are authorities putting in place to contain the disease? And most importantly, how can people protect themselves?

In this 19th episode of our podcast—somewhat unusual due to the urgency of the Ebola epidemic in mining zones—we examine this health emergency threatening the heart of Ituri’s mining zones, featuring testimonies from field actors, health authorities, and insights from a public health specialist.

Presented by: José Mukendi
Produced by: Olivier Muamba
Music: Samuel Hirsch