Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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"That disease is terrible. I was feeling very ill [when I came here]. But God is great, I am well now."
— Daniel Kitambala , Other
"We have seen a huge difference in the community since the first patient recovered and returned home."
— Dr Richard Lukodu , Academic
"People should seek treatment when they fall ill."
— Daniel Kitambala , Other
"There was a time a family was bringing a body from Bunia for burial here."
— Sesereki Mandro Israel , Other
Key People
A 49-year-old Ebola survivor who was treated in a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A 55-year-old pastor and the first Ebola patient to leave the treatment center.
Medical director at Mongbwalu hospital, working to combat the Ebola outbreak.
Mayor of Mongbwalu, discussing the impact of myths about Ebola in the community.
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There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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