When Ebola strikes, HIV care cannot stop

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its 17th and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, which is negatively impacting HIV care in the Ituri province. Community networks report increased deaths among people living with HIV, raising concerns about healthcare continuity amid the Ebola crisis.

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confronts its 17th and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, a troubling warning is emerging from community networks in Ituri province. These networks, which support people living with HIV, are reporting an unexpected number of deaths among people living with HIV.  The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]