Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

"It pains me to see health workers who have already died because of Ebola while serving others... this is the risk which comes with the profession, but your commitment and coming back again to serve means a lot," Tedros told the four nurses, three men and one woman, at Sunday's ceremony where they all received certificates recognising their recovery."This encouraging milestone bears witness to the effectiveness of field interventions: early detection, medical care, contact tracing and community engagement," DR Congo's Institute of Public Health wrote on social media.Its director, Dr Mwamba Kazadi, described the recoveries as a victory worth celebrating, adding that early detection and strong care make a difference.Tedros has called on communities to work with medical staff after some residents attacked health centres over strict burial rules. The bodies of those suspected of having died of Ebola are not allowed to be handled by grieving relatives, regulations which clash with local traditions.In a joint statement with the Congolese government on Sunday, he said local communities are "at the heart of the solution" and that "success" in their response depends on their trust and engagement."Persistent challenges include early detection and isolation of cases, contact tracing, safe and dignified burials, robust infection prevention and control in health facilities, and strong community awareness."The Government and WHO call on all communities to continue adopting protective behaviours, including regular hand hygiene, early care seeking in health facilities, and sharing accurate information."