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<p>The UK has been a major supporter of the response to the Ebola outbreak in eastern
DRC since it began in August 2018. Community engagement remains one of the most important
factors that will help end the outbreak and strengthening this aspect of the response
is a key part of the ongoing ‘reset’ pushed for by the UK and other partners. The
response, led by the Government of DRC with international support directed by the
UN, is increasingly working with religious leaders to help foster community trust
and ownership. On top of our wider financial, technical and political support to the
response, UK Aid is funding anthropological research into community dynamics in affected
areas, which is helping response partners strengthen their engagement with communities,
including faith leaders.</p><p>The Secretary of State for International Development
met with faith leaders (both Christian and Muslim) in Butembo during his recent visit
to eastern DRC. He also recently discussed the outbreak with the Archbishop of Canterbury,
whose insights were incredibly valuable, while officials continue regular dialogue
with a number of UK-based faith groups on the issue.</p>
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