“Before the epidemic, we had an average of 500 patients per month. When the [Bundibugyo] Ebola virus epidemic was declared, we saw a complete drop in patients, ” - Lokudu Richard, a doctor at Mongbwalu hospital. The worst Ebola outbreak on record for DR Congo has instilled fear among communities, with health centres seeing a dangerous decline in children and women accessing healthcare. Despite the fear, new mother Asobe wanted to give birth in the hospital. “It is with great courage that we c