George Wanyu Ndikintum manages a consortium of organizations promoting stabilization and social cohesion in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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How We Build Trust and Prevent the Spread of Ebola
07-30-2026
Working toward social cohesion and against misinformation.
A health worker crouches beside the coffin of a suspected Ebola victim during safe burial procedures outside a family home in Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026. Reports indicate more than 1,000 cases of the Ebola virus and 300 deaths have occurred this year, with actual numbers likely higher due to instability in the region that makes tracking and treatment difficult.
WE WORK WITH vulnerable and displaced populations by bringing community members together. Our activities usually require people to be in close contact. Social cohesion is not only verbal, it’s also physical. With the outbreak of Ebola, a deadly virus spread through contact, especially through human fluids, we have been forced to reduce the number of people we work with.