Congo Doctor's Frustration Sparks Groundbreaking Ebola Innovation

A Congolese clinician's frustration at being unable to give Ebola patients the quality of care they deserved has led to a ground-breaking innovation which revolutionises the treatment of patients with highly infectious diseases in areas with few resources.

Video

The CUBE has revolutionised the treatment of patients for highly infectious diseases, such as Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

InFocus

Medical staff can enter to conduct examinations wearing protective gear when necessary, but more frequently handle patients using glove-like sleeves built into the sides of the CUBE.

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.