- There is an Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
- It is in the Mongbwalu area.
- Health workers are caring for sick people.
- They do not have enough supplies.
- They lack full protective equipment.
- Medics are working and taking risks.
- People in the area are very worried.
- Some help is coming from outside.
Difficult words
- outbreak — a sudden start of many disease cases
- supply — things needed for work or helpsupplies
- equipment — tools and clothes for a specific jobprotective equipment
- medic — a person who treats sick peopleMedics
- risk — a chance of danger or harm happeningrisks
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Discussion questions
- Are you worried about disease in your area?
- Would you help sick people if you could?
- Have you ever helped someone who was sick?
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