00:00As the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths, residents in Brunia are struggling
00:08with both the worst in health crisis and a shrinking local economy.
00:13Markets that were once bustling have slowed dramatically as fears of infection keeps customers
00:19away.
00:22We used to sell our products well before Ebola hit, but now Ebola has disrupted our
00:28lives and people aren't buying as much as they used to.
00:32I can go three days or a week with just one bag of garbage.
00:37Our goods aren't selling anymore and our capital is dwindling.
00:42The outbreak has now reached 4,381 confirmed cases with more than 700 patients currently
00:50in treatment or isolation.
00:53The crisis is also hitting transport workers.
00:57We used to carry two passengers on a motorcycle.
01:00But with the Ebola outbreak, the authorities are only allowing us to carry one passenger.
01:05We're barely making any money.
01:07It's becoming difficult for our customers.
01:15The Bundibugyo strain driving the outbreak has no approved vaccine or treatment.
01:23Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment continue to fuel the outbreak.
01:37We must continue to focus on awareness efforts so that everyone can receive care as soon
01:44as possible.
01:47Authorities say the outbreak declared in Maine but traced back to February is spreading
01:53faster than response efforts, underscoring the urgent need for greater public awareness
01:58and stronger containment measures.
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