In 1976, young Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was sent to a remote village to look into a mysterious illness and found himself confronting Ebola, a deadly virus the world did not yet know.
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A veteran Congolese doctor, Jean-Jacques Muyembe, who first encountered Ebola in 1976, is still actively involved in the fight against the disease at the age of 84. His experience and dedication are notable in the ongoing efforts to combat Ebola in the region.
In 1976, young Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was sent to a remote village to look into a mysterious illness and found himself confronting Ebola, a deadly virus the world did not yet know.