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Evaluation of contact tracing performance during an Ebola virus disease outbreak in a complex security environment: the case of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018–2020

20252 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Our findings indicate the necessity of prioritizing contact tracing in urban areas. This can be achieved by engaging locally trusted stakeholders to build community confidence. Furthermore, integrating digital contact tracing solutions may enhance the efficacy of traditional manual contact tracing.

Research topics

  • Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
  • COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies

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DOI: 10.1186/s13031-025-00650-8

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