This morning a group of scientist took off from Winnipeg to the Congo to help stem the tide of this recent ebola outbreak. The last time there was an ebola outbreak in the Congo in 1995 200 people died and 400 died of the disease in Uganda in 2001. Ebola 90% fatal once contracted. People contracting the disease suffer severe stomach pain and internal bleeding. “Ebola kits” have been provided for the medical teams – they include protective gloves, boots and uniforms which are designed to be destroyed after use.
Local health authorities are helping to disinfect contaminated areas.
